Challenge

"Challenge" chronicles the debut of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System in Major League Baseball during the 2026 season, highlighting its impact on the game and the players' experience. The book explores the season's testing, from minor league trials to high-stakes postseason moments, revealing how the system shifted the way calls are made and challenged. It examines the broader implications of this technological change, emphasizing how it redistributes the power of judgment within the game. As part of the First Inning Baseball series, the book offers an engaging and well-researched account for baseball fans interested in the sport's evolving nature.