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Giants' Bailey Excels in Framing Amid Automation Threat

7/23/2025

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Giants catcher Patrick Bailey shines in pitch framing, swaying umpires' decisions with his skill. However, the looming Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) threatens to undermine the catcher's role. While his batting may falter, Bailey's defensive prowess secures his spot as the team's backbone, as players favor the human touch in officiating over complete automation.

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Story summary

Giants catcher Patrick Bailey shines in pitch framing, swaying umpires' decisions with his skill. However, the looming Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) threatens to undermine the catcher's role. While his batting may falter, Bailey's defensive prowess secures his spot as the team's backbone, as players favor the human touch in officiating over complete automation.