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Twins Manager's Ejection Shows Emotions Remain in ABS Reviews
Technology hasn't eliminated drama around ball-strike calls in baseball's new automated review system.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:35pm
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The new automated ball-strike review system has not eliminated the passion and drama of baseball, as evidenced by a manager's ejection over a disputed call.Baltimore TodayMinnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton was ejected from a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday after arguing over a pitch review using the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system. Despite the technology, the system has not eliminated emotions and drama around ball and strike calls, as evidenced by Shelton's ejection and a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox that saw multiple overturned calls.
Why it matters
The introduction of ABS reviews in baseball was intended to bring more accuracy and consistency to ball and strike calls. However, this incident shows that the human element and emotions involved in the game have not been fully removed, and managers are still willing to argue and get ejected over close calls.
The details
In the ninth inning of the Twins-Orioles game, with Baltimore leading by two runs, Twins batter Josh Bell took a 3-2 pitch from Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley that was called a ball. Helsley challenged the call, and replay showed the pitch nicked the outside corner, resulting in the call being overturned and Bell being ruled out. Twins manager Derek Shelton then argued with the umpire, believing Helsley did not challenge the call quickly enough, and was eventually ejected from the game. In another game, the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox had eight ABS challenges, with six calls being overturned.
- On March 30, 2026, the Minnesota Twins played the Baltimore Orioles.
- In the ninth inning of the Twins-Orioles game, the incident with Derek Shelton's ejection occurred.
The players
Derek Shelton
The manager of the Minnesota Twins who was ejected from the game for arguing an ABS review.
Ryan Helsley
The Baltimore Orioles pitcher who challenged the ball call on his pitch to Josh Bell.
Josh Bell
The Minnesota Twins batter who was ruled out after the ABS review overturned the original ball call.
What they’re saying
“I didn't think he tapped his hat quickly enough.”
— Derek Shelton, Twins Manager
What’s next
The league will likely review the incident and determine if any disciplinary action is warranted against Shelton for his ejection.
The takeaway
The introduction of ABS reviews in baseball was intended to bring more accuracy to ball and strike calls, but this incident shows that the human element and emotions involved in the game have not been fully removed. Managers are still willing to argue and get ejected over close calls, indicating that the technology has not eliminated the drama around these types of plays.
