In a landmark moment for Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet became the first player to challenge a ball/strike call during a spring game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a low fastball was initially called a ball, Poteet successfully challenged the call, leading to a score update on the scoreboard that reversed it to a strike. MLB is testing a challenge system where players can question calls, aligning the process with previously seen protocols in the minor leagues. This shift signifies a move towards technology in officiating.
I was pretty positive it was strike and the umpire balled it. I knew it was going to get overturned, and I went, 'Oh, man, I'm going to be the first one.' Great.
I thought it caught a good part of the plate. So thought it was worth using one of them. It's nice to know that it was a strike and not to be the first one to get it wrong, I guess.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet became the first player to challenge a ball/strike call in a major league game.
Instead of robots calling every pitch, teams can challenge two calls per game with the ability to retain a successful challenge.
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