The introduction of the automated ball-strike (ABS) system in MLB has led to players appearing shorter due to more rigorous height measurements. As teams revealed official heights, many players were found to be shorter than last year, prompting humor and speculation. The ABS system requires precise height measurements to determine a personalized strike zone, shifting how players are measured. While most players shrank, a few gained height, but the height change affects strike zone size, which can impact gameplay.
