Tag #Major League Baseball

How does the ABS challenge system work, and what were the results of its spring training trial?

Players (pitcher, catcher, batter) can immediately challenge a ball or strike call. In the 2025 spring training trial (288 games), an average of 4.1 challenges occurred per game, with calls overturned 52.2 percent of the time, adding an average of 13.8 seconds per game. Catchers had the highest success rate (56 percent).