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Baseball

OAITW r.2.0

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25. Quickly, I think the rule will change, only catches/batters can ask for review.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #24)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 10:41 PM

Mar 1

At the least, informally, managers will enforce their interpretation. I've seen a couple of vids where the catcher is distressed that the pitcher calls for review. Managers are going to tell the pitchers " not your call. catcher call the balls and strikes". And the challengers.

You can't have pitchers and catchers both interpreting balls and strikes. Serious negative impact on pitcher/catcher team cohesiveness.

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Baseball ABS is a game changer. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 OP

What?!? Sun-Moon Feb 27 #1

An Umpire Had Five Straight Calls Get Overturned With ABS Brother Buzz Feb 27 #2

This is the vid that I watched that made me realize how big a game changer this tech is. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #5

There is another Video with the analysis giving the ump a pass on one pitch Brother Buzz Feb 27 #6

I imagine ABS will compensate. If the batter changes his stance at the pitch , the zone will change at the same time. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #13

No. All hitters have been measured WestMichRad Feb 28 #16

The strike zone is mutable. It not only changes with the batter, LisaM Feb 28 #17

Don't shoot the messenger! WestMichRad Feb 28 #19

The two I saw the other day were in height. LisaM Feb 28 #22

It's spring training for umps, too... Wounded Bear Feb 27 #3

You definitely need limitations on challenges. Most shouldn't be contested. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #4

Managers have no direct say in the pitch challenge action. WestMichRad Feb 27 #7

How is the review done? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #9

It's actually displayed on the jumbotron at the game... Wounded Bear Feb 28 #23

You are correct about the actual challenge... Wounded Bear Feb 28 #18

I have no doubt that you are correct on this. WestMichRad Feb 28 #20

My guess is this is a stepping stone to ABS calling all the pitches VMA131Marine Feb 28 #15

I'm a high school umpire and would love to have ABS and reviewed calls. chicoescuela Feb 27 #8

It has to be controlled use. Otherwise, the game breaks down. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #10

Of course, you're right the number of challenges has to be controlled. chicoescuela Feb 27 #11

It's a beautiful thing to be involved at your level. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #12

Absolutely right. I love the game and being involved with the kids that love it too. chicoescuela Feb 27 #14

It will change the game a little... WestMichRad Feb 28 #21

Informative little video right here True Dough Mar 1 #24

Quickly, I think the rule will change, only catches/batters can ask for review. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 1 #25

Chris Sale has already stated he will not challenge. True Dough Mar 1 #26

Imagine if Angel Hernandez was still around.. Princess Turandot Tuesday #27