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WestMichRad

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7. Managers have no direct say in the pitch challenge action.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #4)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 09:47 PM

Feb 27

Challenges must be made immediately, by either the pitcher, catcher or batter. No hesitation (taking time to look at the dugout, for example) is permitted.
At least, that’s my understanding of the new rule.

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Baseball ABS is a game changer. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 OP

What?!? Sun-Moon Feb 27 #1

An Umpire Had Five Straight Calls Get Overturned With ABS Brother Buzz Feb 27 #2

This is the vid that I watched that made me realize how big a game changer this tech is. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #5

There is another Video with the analysis giving the ump a pass on one pitch Brother Buzz Feb 27 #6

I imagine ABS will compensate. If the batter changes his stance at the pitch , the zone will change at the same time. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #13

No. All hitters have been measured WestMichRad Saturday #16

The strike zone is mutable. It not only changes with the batter, LisaM Saturday #17

Don't shoot the messenger! WestMichRad Saturday #19

The two I saw the other day were in height. LisaM Saturday #22

It's spring training for umps, too... Wounded Bear Feb 27 #3

You definitely need limitations on challenges. Most shouldn't be contested. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #4

Managers have no direct say in the pitch challenge action. WestMichRad Feb 27 #7

How is the review done? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #9

It's actually displayed on the jumbotron at the game... Wounded Bear Saturday #23

You are correct about the actual challenge... Wounded Bear Saturday #18

I have no doubt that you are correct on this. WestMichRad Saturday #20

My guess is this is a stepping stone to ABS calling all the pitches VMA131Marine Saturday #15

I'm a high school umpire and would love to have ABS and reviewed calls. chicoescuela Feb 27 #8

It has to be controlled use. Otherwise, the game breaks down. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #10

Of course, you're right the number of challenges has to be controlled. chicoescuela Feb 27 #11

It's a beautiful thing to be involved at your level. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 27 #12

Absolutely right. I love the game and being involved with the kids that love it too. chicoescuela Feb 27 #14

It will change the game a little... WestMichRad Saturday #21

Informative little video right here True Dough Sunday #24

Quickly, I think the rule will change, only catches/batters can ask for review. OAITW r.2.0 Sunday #25

Chris Sale has already stated he will not challenge. True Dough Sunday #26

Imagine if Angel Hernandez was still around.. Princess Turandot Tuesday #27