{"id":88349,"date":"2024-10-28T14:18:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=88349"},"modified":"2024-10-28T14:25:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:25:58","slug":"spring-training-strike-zone-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/10\/28\/spring-training-strike-zone-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Strike Zone Challenge System Coming to MLB Spring Training 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h\">Major League Baseball is introducing a groundbreaking challenge system in 2025 spring training. <\/span>Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Monday that MLB is taking the strike zone challenge system to the next level. MLB will expand its strike zone challenge system to big-league players, building on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/mlb\/news\/mlb-could-begin-testing-ball-strike-challenge-system-in-majors-as-soon-as-spring-training-says-rob-manfred\/#:~:text=Back%20in%20May%2C%20commissioner%20Rob,system%20when%20the%20time%20comes.\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">summer trial run in the minor leagues<\/a>, including Triple-A. Manfred shared the news during an appearance on YES Network&#8217;s &#8220;Yankees News &amp; Views&#8221; show.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s going to be a test at the Major League level during spring training next year,&#8221; Manfred told host Jack Curry. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to test the challenge system with the big-league players.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Robot umps??? \ud83e\udd16<\/p>\n<p>Not quite, but on the latest edition of &#8216;Yankees News &amp; Views&#8217; <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JackCurryYES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JackCurryYES<\/a> did ask MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about the possibility of an automated balls\/strikes system in the Majors.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the full version on The Gotham Sports App: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sWMqNZ0P1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/sWMqNZ0P1Q<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/G0N5HqCGX9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/G0N5HqCGX9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 YES Network (@YESNetwork) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YESNetwork\/status\/1850942422110650753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h\">MLB to Test Strike Zone Challenge System in 2025 Spring Training<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The challenge system is different from the automated ball-strike system. It will serve as a compromise between full automation and the current approach. Under the challenge system, each team is offered three contested calls per game that are quickly checked against technology. Players initiate challenges with one quick helmet tap.<\/p>\n<p>In the ABS system, the home plate umpire calls balls and strikes as usual, and the teams can review a limited number of balls and strikes by the Hawk-Eye system.<\/p>\n<p>Back in May, Manfred said that the installment of the ABS system would likely be delayed until 2026, citing &#8220;technical issues in terms of the operation of the system.&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"x1yztbdb\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ji0vk5 x18bv5gf x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h xudqn12 x3x7a5m\">Before the All-Star game in July, Commissioner Rob Manfred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/commissioner-rob-manfred-on-olympics-abs-all-star-uniforms\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">emphasized the importance<\/a> of testing ABS technology with big-league players during spring training before implementing it. This cautious approach is wise, as the strike zone is a crucial game aspect.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"x1yztbdb\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ji0vk5 x18bv5gf x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h xudqn12 x3x7a5m\">Rushing into ABS implementation could have unintended consequences. By testing it in spring training, MLB and the players can ensure a smooth transition and iron out any issues. This trial run benefits both parties, allowing them to adjust to the new system and build consensus.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Main Photo: \u00a9 Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major League Baseball is introducing a groundbreaking challenge system in 2025 spring training. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Monday that MLB is taking the strike zone challenge system to the next level. MLB will expand its strike zone challenge system to big-league players, building on its summer trial run in the minor leagues, including Triple-A. 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