Will the MLB’s New ABS System be a Hit?

For a sport that prides itself on tradition and has been resistant to change for a long time, implementation of the ABS system in the big leagues is a welcome shakeup. For decades we have looked at digital batter boxes on our TV screens that clearly show whether a pitch is a ball or a strike—and in a game where a single pitch can be the difference between a win or loss, accuracy is paramount. But with the well-received changes baseball has implemented over the last couple of years to speed the game up, are they risking taking a step backward by slowing the game down with replay reviews? For many fans, it’s a sacrifice they may be willing to make.