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Jason Benetti stunned by umpire call overturned by ABS: ‘Yikes’
TL;DR
Jason Benetti expressed surprise at an overturned umpire call during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves, highlighting the impact of the ABS challenge system in MLB.
Key points
- Jason Benetti commented on a surprising umpire call.
- The ABS challenge system is improving call accuracy in MLB.
- The call involved a pitch that was overturned from a ball to a strike.
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The ABS challenge system has already paid major dividends for Major League Baseball. Not only has it led to getting calls right for batters and pitchers, which is most important, but it’s led to some viral moments as well.
Ok, maybe MLB umpires aren’t too happy with that last part as the ABS system has exposed some pretty bad calls from behind the plate when it comes to balls and strikes. One of the most egregious we have seen thus far came in Thursday’s game between the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves.
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin challenged the call of a ball. However, after the ABS challenge, it was revealed that the pitch was undoubtedly a strike.
After seeing just how far inside the zone the pitch actually was, Detroit Tigers announcer Jason Benetti had just one word to describe the initial call.
“Yikes.”
“It is the reason for the challenge system,” Benetti said after a few seconds of silence.
Fans have totally embraced ABS challenges and the drama that comes with them. They only take a few seconds to complete and it’s even led to some wild scenes in crowds during particularly important moments, like earning fans in attendance free pizza. And if broadcasts can make some quick sponsorship dollars, then that’s a win for the teams as well.
At least umpires can take some solace in the fact that the players have made some pretty bad decisions when it comes to the new challenge system with Yankees star Jazz Chisholm being an example of the other side of the coin.
Q&A
What was the umpire call that Jason Benetti found surprising?
The surprising call involved a pitch that was originally ruled a ball but was overturned to a strike after an ABS challenge.
How has the ABS challenge system impacted Major League Baseball?
The ABS challenge system has improved call accuracy for batters and pitchers and has also led to viral moments due to exposing poor umpire calls.
Which teams were involved in the game where the controversial call occurred?
The controversial call occurred during a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Atlanta Braves.
