KIA pitcher Lim Ki-young had an advantageous 2S count. He inserted two fastballs into the higher course. There were no major abnormalities up to this point. However, based on the third pitch, the low-body fastball was ruled a strike, and the inning ended with a strikeout. In fact, the catcher induced the higher side, but it was a bit of a counter pitch. Neither the catcher nor the batter nor even the thrown Lim seemed to expect a strike. However, the ABS system caught this ball. [토토사이트먹튀](https://www.totositesafe.com/)

According to the ABS system "Strike Zone," the ball hit the bottom of the strike zone. Naturally, the call came out. However, there was some gap. KIA manager Lee Bum-ho also admitted that he felt a slight gap ahead of the match against KT in Gwangju on Sunday. This ball was not the only reason. There were some suspicious balls. Lee said, "We need to analyze and adapt." The day was the first exhibition game held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, and the first day when the ABS system at the stadium operated.

Manager Lee Bum-ho said, "I saw what we thought were impossible balls to hit form strikes in ABS," adding, "From the point of view of batters, we have to think about how to deal with it, and pitchers have to think about how to use the ball as the ball that falls into the zone is called." Manager Lee Bum-ho said, "KT and us caught three to four tricky balls that right-handed batters could not hit," adding, "I think we need to check."

KT manager Lee Kang-chul also agreed with Lee Bum-ho's feeling. KBO insists that ABS zones are not different for each stadium, but the first game in Gwangju felt a little strange. Manager Lee Kang-chul gave an interpretation, saying, "I heard that the area around the catcher's seat is a little higher than other stadiums. After hearing that story, I thought it was a little bit like that." Analysts say that if the catcher's position is basically high, the lower ball may be judged as a strike. It can be a factor that separates the difference between half the balls.

All nine stadiums used by KBO league clubs have different appearances, and the ground conditions cannot be the same. Despite the current confidence of KBO, some say that "the zones are slightly different for each stadium." Overall, the ABS system is working without any major problems, but it is not easy to respond to all these variables in detail at important moments.

"We have two more exhibition games to go after the game today (on July 17) in Gwangju," coach Lee Bum-ho said. "If the pattern is the same (as on July 16), whether it is a pitcher or a batter, shouldn't we think of a strike zone that matches the pattern?" he added. "If a ball flying toward us becomes a strike under an important circumstance after 2S, batters have to guess the ball somehow. I experienced ABS for the first time at our baseball stadium (Champions Field), and I think I have a clear problem." While the team will continue to monitor the situation, if the ball continues to be ruled a strike on a certain course in Gwangju, the pitcher or batter should come up with measures quickly. The last series of two consecutive exhibition games between KIA and Samsung are scheduled on July 18 and 19. The analysis of the strike zone is expected to continue.

Meanwhile, it is analyzed that referees also have difficulties at the scene. On weekends, the atmosphere at the stadium was quite noisy as many spectators gathered. It is known that there have been several cases where the call may not be heard well if the spectators shout. There were also several cases where the referee and the second base referee matched the decision.

The likes and dislikes differ depending on the pitcher and the batter. At the scene, the overall strike zone has gotten a little wider. Analysts say that if the game time decreases this year, it will not be because of the pitch clock, but because the zone has widened, creating favorable conditions for pitchers and reducing scoring. As the overall satisfaction level is decent, it seems that more detailed work is needed to be done to ensure a clean operation before the regular season.