Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) Spring Training is OFFICIALLY Underway!
Feb 24, 2025
Spring training is here, and the excitement is palpable! The impact of the Automated Balls and Strikes system is a hot topic, with discussions on how it changes player strategies while balancing technology and tradition. Dustin May's return to the mound and new techniques from Clay Holmes stir anticipation. Standout performances from players like Corbin Burns and Soto spark trade talks, while the dynamics of umpire decisions and player challenges promise to keep the season thrilling. Get ready for a jam-packed season ahead!
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ABS Challenge System
- MLB is likely implementing an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system.
- This system will combine automated calls with umpire oversight and player challenges.
ABS Strike Zone and Player Height
- The ABS strike zone uses a percentage of player height, not stance, to determine its boundaries.
- This varies the zone's top and bottom based on the batter's height, impacting gameplay.
Gattis's Stance
- Trevor Plouffe recalls playing with Evan Gattis on a USA team.
- He mentions Gattis's crouched batting stance, which might now disadvantage tall hitters in the ABS system.