MLB teams increasingly call pitches from the dugout this season

In an evolving trend across Major League Baseball, teams such as the Miami Marlins, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals have started calling pitches from the dugout. Coaches relay pitch selections to catchers via signs, who then use the PitchCom system to communicate with pitchers. This approach aims to utilize data more effectively for pitch optimization, a significant shift from traditional methods where catchers call pitches. The Marlins are credited with initiating this trend in 2025, with other teams experimenting with similar systems at various levels. Brewers manager Pat Murphy believes this method could spread further, emphasizing data-driven strategy in games.

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