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The automated ball-strike challenge system has officially arrived at MLB Spring Training

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proud ranger fan1 year ago

We need this in the game so bad man

Noah Basketball2 years ago

Affordable and easy to install NBA-backed shot tracking system. #MakeMoreShots #WinMoreGames

Joe M1 year ago

Best change in baseball in a looong time, can’t wait for it to be in regular season games as well

SleeperMLB1 year ago

Long overdue. Hope this gets added to big leagues

Andrew Demchak1 year ago

This will just add time to games, takes to long

Dodgers3601 year ago

I’m surprised at how quick it is. We need it in the regular season

SportingJake1 year ago

Alright, to save everyone form 3 hour +games, here is my solution, have the umpire have a ear piece in telling him if it was a ball or strike and do it faster

Austin Rivers Mood1 year ago

I already hate this pick one, robot umps or human do not introduce this in the MLB please

WWESleepToken1 year ago

Nah don’t care if it takes 30 seconds This is 100% needed

GILES1 year ago

Needs to be faster, but a great inclusion

GPOgiants (Malik Nabers enthusiast)1 year ago

That takes to long to challenge a simple ball and strike call

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