"The idea that the Automated Balls and Strikes challenge system is going to constantly humiliate umpires is, to me, a ridiculous concern. We're talking about hundreds of calls in a game, with upwards of 100 games per week, and 99.9% of the time, ABS doesn't even factor into a pitch at all."
"Most overturned calls pass by without too much comment other than, cool, ok, the call is now correct. We've seen it so far in Cubs games. It just happens, and it's not really been a big deal."
"Nearly half of challenges fail! The umpire is proven RIGHT! So, yeah, that whole 'it's embarrassing for umpires' thing has not caught traction with me yet."
"The novelty of ABS being what it is, everyone is on the lookout for these extreme cases, because it's funny/interesting/crazy. It doesn't mean this kind of wildness is happening all the time or becoming a problem."
The Automated Balls and Strikes challenge system is not a source of constant embarrassment for umpires. Most calls in a game are accurate, and fans understand the difficulty of making precise calls. Overturned calls are often accepted without much comment, and nearly half of challenges confirm the umpire's original decision. While some missed calls can be embarrassing, they are rare, and the novelty of the system has led to heightened attention on extreme cases. Overall, the system is performing well.
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