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October 2, 2025

4836 US adults surveyed

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In 2026, MLB plans to allow players to challenge umpires' calls of balls and strikes to an Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) that some are calling a robot umpire. Do you support or oppose this change?

Conducted October 2, 2025

YouGov surveyed 4836 US adults

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In 2026, MLB plans to allow players to challenge umpires' calls of balls and strikes to an Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) that some are calling a robot umpire. Do you support or oppose this change?

Conducted October 2, 2025

YouGov surveyed 4836 US adults

By:
11%
20%
12%
11%
46%

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