ATLANTA, GA – July 15, 2025 – For the first time in its history, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game will incorporate robot umpires, officially known as the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, bringing a significant technological shift to the Midsummer Classic.
The highly anticipated exhibition game, taking place today at Truist Park, will utilize the ABS system to call balls and strikes, removing the human element from one of baseball’s most fundamental and often debated aspects. This move marks a major step for MLB, which has been experimenting with automated umpiring in the minor leagues for several seasons.
While the exact method of implementation (whether it’s full automation or a challenge system) for this specific game remains a point of interest, the presence of the technology underscores MLB’s commitment to exploring accuracy and efficiency in umpiring. It’s a significant milestone that could foreshadow the future of calls at the highest level of professional baseball.