MLB's ABS System: Gausman's Reality Check

On April 15th, Major League Baseball rolled out the automated ball strike challenge system this season,

fresh for minor league tests, and it's already shaking things up for pitchers like Toronto Blue Jays,

starter Kevin Galsman.

The set-up lets teams challenge close calls, with UMS reviewing automated strikes,

and Galsman got hit with a reality check he didn't see coming.

What surprised him most wasn't the tech itself, but the roar from the crowd.

30,000-plus fans letting you know a pitch got called wrong.

He admitted its stings more than expected, putting extra pressure on the mound during those

reviews. The good news is the system runs smooth, barely slowing games at all,

and it's ramping up the excitement for everyone in the stands or watching it.

Home, fans get that instant buzz from the big screens in the drama of overturned calls.

Galsman, a two-time all-star who's been anchoring the Blue Jays rotation since 2022,

is still dealing in this young season. Through four starts, he's posted a 2.82 ERA,

a 0.851 WHIP, and leaves the American league with 31. Strikeouts.

As ABS settles in across the league, pitchers like Galsman are adapting to the noise and the nuance,

making every outing feel like a high-stakes show. That wraps Toronto Blue Jays news today,

brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.