MLB's ABS: Players, Managers Adapt to New Strike Zone

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Met's fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Major League Baseball has rode out the automated

ball strike system, or ABS, which lets teams challenge umpire calls on balls and strikes.

Each team gets two challenges per game, and they only lose one if the challenge fails.

Pictures, hitters, and catchers are the only ones who can request them. The system tracks

pitches precisely, helping umpires get calls right more often. Successful challenges

keep your count intact, so a team could hold on to both if the first one works out.

Several star players seem unfazed by the new tool. A 27-year-old outfielder said he

plans to stick to his instincts and trust the umpires, saving challenges for big moments

only. Atlanta Braves ace Chris sale, echoed that vibe last month. The former side young

winner admitted he sees most close pitches as strikes anyway, and does not plan to overuse

the feature. Meanwhile, Oakland Athletics Manager Mark Cotsai noted his players play it safe

with challenges so far. He is pushing them to experiment more as everyone adjusts. With

the seizing young, expect attitudes to shift in high pressure games ahead. The daily

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