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There are likely very few pitches that were previously strikes that would now be balls. Although it does limit the catcher’s ability to steal strikes by framing pitches.

idk, clipping the front corner seems like a common route a pitcher would take that is not going to pass the ABS test.

framing was a part of the game but I feel like it’s ok to reduce that, it’s deception

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I don't think travelling at 90+ mph too many pitches would be strikes at the front corner of the place but not the middle. I am sure there are some. Some of the ABS challenges have been off the plate by 0.1 inches. I could see some of those previously being strikes but I don't think it changes more than a couple pitches a game at most.

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I'm sure that's right, but I would have expected more outrage over it anyway

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People despise umpires. They have wanted better balls and strikes calls for a long time.

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I trust your judgement. you know more than I do

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