The Pirates have struggled with ABS. How can they get better? (opens original article in a new tab)

The Pirates are struggling with the Automated Ball-Strike system, ranking near the bottom in challenge success rates, and are working to improve their strategy through practice, analytics, and in-game adjustments.

• Pirates rank 30th in successful challenges from hitting side (36%) and fielding team (46%)
• Pitchers challenge infrequently, with only 8 challenges and 1 win, while catchers practice with ABS system
• Players use analytics and in-game intuition to improve challenge strategy, with some preferring to save challenges for later innings