Dodgers struggling with new ABS system so far

"The Dodgers are the exception to that rule, as they have by far been the worst team as far as ABS challenges go. Dodgers batters have lost five of six challenges, and Dodgers pitchers and catchers have lost six of eight. No team has won fewer challenges than the Dodgers, and their inversion percentage overall is the worst in MLB."

"The ABS system uses technology to determine if a pitch is a ball or a strike. Umpires will still be used in games, but each team can challenge a ball or strike call if they see fit. MiLB has employed the challenge system since 2022, and MLB integrated the system due to supportive fan polling and approval from the Joint Competition Committee in Sept. 2025."

"The ABS zone is set as follows: the top is 53.5% of a player's measured height without cleats, the bottom is 27%, and pitch location is captured above the middle of the plate, not the front. Challenging players must immediately issue their challenge if it is to count, meaning they can't go back several pitchers to change a ball to a strike or vice versa."

The Dodgers have struggled significantly with the new Automated Ball-Strike system during spring training, posting a 7-3 record overall but performing poorly with ABS challenges. Batters have lost five of six challenges while pitchers and catchers have lost six of eight, giving the team the worst challenge record in baseball. Only Alex Call, Alex Vesia, and Wyatt Mills have won challenges for Los Angeles. The ABS system uses technology to determine ball-strike calls, with each team receiving two challenges per game. The system has been used in Minor League Baseball since 2022 and was approved for MLB implementation in September 2025. Challenges must be initiated immediately by batters, pitchers, or catchers only, and the strike zone is calculated using specific measurements based on player height.

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