The Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) is an instant-replay mechanism that allows baseball players to challenge ball and strike calls made by home-plate umpires. Starting in the 2026 season, Major League Baseball uses Hawk-Eye cameras to track the baseball as it crosses home plate and determine the outcome of challenges. Only pitchers, catchers, and batters will be able to ask for a review of a ball or strike call.
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