Umpire Casey James waiting while a pitcher warms between innings (Photo by John Brophy/Pinstriped Prospects)

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Decoding the ABS system: how it works and how it can change the game of baseball as we know it

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July 8, 2021

One of baseball fans’ biggest gripes is poor umpiring. As an example, Angel Hernandez made numerous bad calls in the 2018 ALDS that were later overturned by video replay. A Boston University study done after the 2018 season determined that 34,294 incorrect ball/strike calls were made in 2018, or almost two per inning (as an…

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In this article:ABS system, Anthony Volpe, Carlos Narvaez, David Adams, Eric Wagaman, George M. Steinbrenner Field, Kevin Martir, Pat DeMarco, Statcast, Tampa Tarpons, Trackman, Trevor Hauver

Written By John Brophy

Originally a native of Southern Connecticut, John has lived in the Tampa area since 2010 and has been a Tarpons fan since 2012. John is excited to bring you along as the Baby Bombers work their way up to The Bronx.