Reds' Sal Stewart leads MLB with most successful ABS challenges
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
During the first half of the MLB season, umpires missed 14,441 calls, with 3,217 overturned. The Cincinnati Reds were not involved in any of the worst called third strikes, according to Umpire Auditor. Reds rookie All-Star Sal Stewart has the highest number of successful ABS challenges in the league with 23. Additionally, catcher Tyler Stephenson leads MLB catchers in both the number and percentage of challenges won, achieving 62 wins out of 85 attempts, which is a 73% success rate. The data underscores the ongoing issues with officiating in MLB games.
- •Umpires missed 14,441 calls in the first half of the season.
- •Reds are not involved in the 10 worst called strikeouts.
- •Sal Stewart leads MLB with 23 successful ABS challenges.
- •Tyler Stephenson has the highest challenge win percentage at 73%.
- •Data highlights officiating issues affecting MLB games.
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — How many of the 10 worst called strikeouts have involved the Reds?
"Reds All-Star and NL Rookie of the Year candidate Sal Stewart leads MLB with 23 successful ABS challenges, according to Baseball Savant.
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