The Automated Ball-Strike system won’t totally replace home plate human umpires.
The Automated Ball-Strike system won’t totally replace home plate human umpires.
by Mia SatoSep 23, 2025, 8:58 PM UTCMia Sato is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools.
Major League Baseball will use so-called robot umpires at home plate beginning in 2026, the league announced today. The system has been tested in minor league games (as explained in this video, included below), spring training, and events like the 2025 All-Star Game.
The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is
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