Major League Baseball is experiencing significant height adjustments among players due to the new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) regulations, which require precise height measurements. Notably, Rays infielder Gavin Lux’s height dropped from 6’2″ to 5’11”, while Guardians catcher Bo Naylor went from 6′ to 5’9″. The measuring process mandates players to be assessed without hats or shoes, ensuring accurate readings for tailored strike zones. Each player’s measurements are taken twice and averaged if discrepancies arise, with results provided in centimeters.
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