With walks at 75-year high, players point to ABS changes
Apr 23, 2026, 09:04 AM ET PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks nearer Paul Sewald is aware of that, in concept, Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball-Strike system should not favor batters or pitchers. In observe, he thinks one aspect has gained a bonus. And it isn’t the fellows throwing the baseball. “It’s what [MLB] wanted —…