Manfred eyeing spring training for robot umpires
Briefly

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred stated that technical issues surrounding the definition of the strike zone need to be resolved before robot umpires can even be tested by major league players, potentially making automatic-ball-strike a reality by 2026.
The switch from the automatic-ball-strike system to a challenge system in Triple-A ballparks was primarily influenced by player feedback, indicating players' preference for the challenge system. Although the ABS accuracy is high, Manfred emphasized that the technology is not yet fully prepared for implementation.
Read at ESPN.com
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