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SEC Tourney to Use Ball/Strike Challenge System

Per ESPN: "SEC given OK to use ABS for conference baseball tournament" "The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee on Monday approved the SEC's request to implement a challenge system for balls and strikes for each game of this year's conference tournament. It will be similar to the system used in Major League Baseball. "Teams can challenge an umpire's strike or ball call via an automated ball tracking system that monitors the exact location of each pitch, relative to the specific batter's zone. "The introduction of this challenge system at the SEC Tournament reflects our continued commitment to innovation," commissioner Greg Sankey said. "This addition represents a continued step forward for our game, aligns more closely with the professional level and supports the development of our student-athletes as they prepare for success at the next level." "Each team will have three challenges to start the game. If a challenge is successful, the team will retain the challenge. If the original call is confirmed, the team will lose the challenge. "Upon a challenge, the pitch location will be compared against the electronic strike zone. The result will then be displayed on the stadium videoboard and broadcast. "The ABS system would be allowed for other conference tournaments if a conference wanted to use it and followed the same protocols as the SEC."
Posted: 05/04/2026 at 10:54 PM ET

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SEC Tourney to Use Ball/Strike Challenge System
VTChip 05/04/26 10:54 PM ET
Guy in Berkeley Sunday wouldn’t have liked it**
Curious Hokie 05/05/26 05:44 PM ET
I like it if it doesn't take forever to review.
EDGEMAN 05/05/26 06:25 AM ET
So far it has worked quickly in MLB.**
HokieHeartNSoul 05/05/26 07:57 AM ET
Then bring it to the ACC!**
EDGEMAN 05/05/26 08:01 AM ET
D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers said sources expect the ACC to request ABS
tefftdj23 05/05/26 06:47 PM ET
ACC is a follower not
Rev.Zeke Vodka 05/05/26 02:54 PM ET
Followship at its best. 😳**
Stech 05/05/26 07:40 PM ET
But we would be following the SEC.**
EDGEMAN 05/05/26 05:16 PM ET