MLB ABS challenge stats: Who are the best and worst teams, players?
Seven weeks into MLB's first ABS Challenge System season, the Detroit Tigers are winning the battle. The Washington Nationals aren't even close.
Dillon Dingler had the ball in his hand and ready to throw back to the mound, when he stopped. The Detroit Tigers ’ catcher tapped his helmet and looked up at the Comerica Park scoreboard. It was an April 5 game against the St.
Louis Cardinals barely a week into the new season and MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System. Dingler was just getting a feel for the game. “You’re just hoping to God you got it right, to be honest,” Dingler said after going 4-for-4 on challenges that day.
Seven weeks into Major League Baseball’s first season with the ABS Challenge System, he is getting it right more than anyone. Dingler is 19 for 21 (91%) on challenges this season, the best success rate among catchers with significant volume. The Tigers as a team lead all of baseball at 60.
5% overall. The Washington Nationals sit dead last at 41. 9%.