The ABS will be probably the highlight of the tournament

At least if we don't get a baseball miracle. I hope the system works well and becomes standard in SEC games.

It will be interesting to see who Jay give the green light to challenge since coaches are not allowed to initiate or signal and if he has a preference for using them on the pitching or hitting side.

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Overview
The home plate umpire will call balls and strikes unaided by ABS. Each team will be permitted to challenge an individual strike or ball call (on either offense or defense) by appealing to the appropriate call of the pitch as determined by ABS.

A challenge may occur at any point in a plate appearance — including the end of an appearance (e.g., a walk, called strike three, or hit by pitch). The defensive team cannot challenge a strike, and the offensive team cannot challenge a ball.

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If a coach etc. signals to challenge the challenge is lost.





This is what will cause the most controversy by those not knowing the rules ABS operates under since stance and framing have no effect.