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Robot Umpires Debuted in Baseball

Updated 2026-10-02 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

In the first season of the Automated Ball-Strike System, robot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls. Catchers performed better than batters under this new technology.

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Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls in ABS debut

Robot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in the first season of the Automated Ball-Strike System as catchers were far more successful than batters.

2026-10-02 14:53 UTC