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MLB to use tech-assisted calls in 2026, with umpires making initial decisions and teams challenging two calls per game.
Major League Baseball will launch the Automated Ball/Strike (ABS) system in the 2026 season, using cameras to track pitches and determine strikes, though human umpires will make initial calls.
Teams can challenge two calls per game, with successful challenges preserving the challenge for extra innings.
The system, tested in spring training, received positive feedback from fans, with 72% rating it favorably.
Managers stress the importance of strategy and communication, with catchers playing a key role due to their view.
While technology improves accuracy and reduces umpire burden, human judgment remains essential for decision-making and team coordination.
La MLB usará llamadas asistidas por tecnología en 2026, con árbitros tomando decisiones iniciales y equipos desafiando dos llamadas por juego.