The NCAA announced on Tuesday that an automated ball-strike system (ABS) will be used in all divisions of college baseball starting next season. The system will allow teams to challenge called balls and strikes during both regular-season and postseason games.
The automated ball-strike system has been greenlit for use beginning in 2027, the NCAA announced. This means that in all divisions of college baseball, teams will have the ability to challenge calls made by umpires on balls and strikes. The challenges will be permitted during both regular-season games and postseason play.
According to the announcement, the system will be implemented to provide a more accurate and consistent assessment of balls and strikes. The NCAA did not provide further details regarding the specifics of how the challenge system will function, but confirmed its implementation timeframe. The move represents a significant shift in how officiating is handled in college baseball, bringing technology to a traditionally manually-judged aspect of the game.
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