Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike System Confirms ‘Ball 2’

San Diego, CA, September 22, 2026 —

Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system has registered and confirmed a call of ‘Ball 2’ during recent play. The ABS technology is designed to assist umpires in calling balls and strikes with greater accuracy.

The specific game, date, and location where this particular ‘Ball 2’ was called were not provided in the information available. Further details regarding the context of this specific play, such as the participating teams, the pitcher, the batter, or the inning, are also not specified.

MLB has been exploring and implementing technology to augment officiating in various aspects of the game. The ABS system, often referred to as ‘robot umpires’ in public discourse, aims to provide objective strike zone calls. This system typically uses an array of cameras and sensors to track the ball’s trajectory and compare it against a predetermined strike zone for each batter.

While the system’s confirmation of a specific pitch call like ‘Ball 2’ is a standard operational outcome, the broader implications and consistent application across all MLB games are part of ongoing evaluation. The exact rollout status and the extent of its use in different leagues or exhibition games were not detailed.

Information regarding any specific outcomes or reactions related to this ‘Ball 2’ call, such as player or coach responses, or subsequent plays, was not made available.

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