Should they get rid of the strike zone box on the broadcast?

"Up until this season, the strike zone box overlaid on the screen during baseball broadcasts was pretty awful. You could follow along on Gameday or Baseball Savant and see that the box was just generally in the vicinity of the zone, but not really all that accurate."

"This season, though, it looks like broadcasts are finally synced up with the Hawkeye/Statcast cameras that inform ABS. As a result, any semblance of drama or 'play along at home'-ness with regard to ABS challenges is gone."

"When a player challenges, the viewer at home already knows whether they've won or lost, before the ruling is made on the field. I'm curious if you all have seen any games where the on-screen strike zone box conflicted with the ultimate ABS call once challenged."

The strike zone box used in baseball broadcasts has seen significant improvements in accuracy this season, aligning better with Hawkeye and Statcast technology. This enhancement has led to a reduction in the suspense associated with Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenges, as viewers can often predict the outcome before the official ruling is made. The experience of watching games has shifted, raising questions about whether fans prefer real-time knowledge or the excitement of uncertainty during challenges.

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