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MLB Launches Automated Strike Zone at Yankees Opener, 92% Accurate

5/3/2026

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MLB debuted the automated ball-strike system at the Yankees opener, deploying 12 Hawk-Eye cameras.
The system logged 368,898 pitches with 92.83% accuracy, about 10.88 missed calls per game versus 89.31% and 16.58 missed calls in 2016.
Each team receives two challenges per game and an extra challenge in every extra inning after losing its challenges.
Former umpire Richie Garcia said the technology embarrasses umpires before 30,000-40,000 fans.

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MLB debuted the automated ball-strike system at the Yankees opener, deploying 12 Hawk-Eye cameras.
The system logged 368,898 pitches with 92.83% accuracy, about 10.88 missed calls per game versus 89.31% and 16.58 missed calls in 2016.
Each team receives two challenges per game and an extra challenge in every extra inning after losing its challenges.
Former umpire Richie Garcia said the technology embarrasses umpires before 30,000-40,000 fans.