The Change in Listed Heights of Minor League Baseball Players

This chapter explores the change in listed heights of minor league baseball players and the reasons behind it. It discusses the use of automated ball strike system (ABS) in AAA and some minor league games and how the strike zone will now be personalized based on individual players' height using Hawkeye technology. The chapter also touches on the issue of teams potentially overstating heights and the impact of height on scouting models and player understanding.