Konnor Griffin Shares Pirates' Humorous Approach To Challenge System
Griffin shared how ABS challenges were policed in Triple-A
Konnor Griffin Shares Pirates' Humorous Approach To Challenge System originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh . Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Automated Ball-Strike system made an immediate impact on Major League Baseball.
The system provides players with recourse against missed calls when they previously had none. Arguing about balls and strikes often led to ejection, and the new system allows players to ask for correction. Unlike challenges in most sports, the review has to be initiated by the players and has to be done nearly immediately.
They can't look to the dugout for help, meaning they have to trust their own eyes. They also have to know when to challenge, taking on more risk in higher leverage situations. Because the system is so new, teams are still figuring out the best way to deploy it.
Pittsburgh Pirates star shortstop Konnor Griffin isn't very experienced with the system, given that he only played five games at Triple-A Indianapolis before being called up to the majors. Still, he understands how valuable those challenges are. "There's a strategy to it," Griffin said on Mostly Sporty with Mark Titus & Brandon Walker.