On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss upcoming rules aimed at speeding up college baseball, including ABS (automated balls and strikes) approved for 2027 and two experimental conference-only rules: a two-disengagement limit and a three-batter minimum for pitchers.

Burkie shares observations from Hoover, explaining how ABS may effectively expand the strike zone via a buffer area, leading to more called strikes, and how challenge strategy can influence outcomes.

They also cover practical implementation details for schools with TrackMan but limited video board capabilities. The duo debates which experimental rule will have the biggest impact, arguing that limiting pickoffs will reduce stalling, increase game action, and potentially boost stolen-base attempts, while the three-batter minimum may curb unnecessary pitching changes.

00:00 Welcome Back!

00:51 ABS Rollout and Logistics

03:17 How ABS Changes the Strike Zone

05:20 Challenges Strategy and Catcher Value

12:35 Experimental Rules: Pickoffs and Pitching Changes

19:40 Wrap Up: Get On With It

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