Yohan Ramirez's challenge deemed worst in MLB's ABS debut season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Yohan Ramirez, a reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been identified as having made the worst ABS challenge of the 2026 MLB season. During a game against the Atlanta Braves while trailing 6-4, Ramirez challenged a pitch he threw that was deemed a ball but was judged to have missed the target by 5.5 inches. ESPN's Jeff Passan highlighted the incident, noting that it serves as a teachable moment for pitchers regarding the challenges allowed this season. This season marks the first time MLB players have the ability to challenge ball and strike calls during at-bats.
- •Ramirez challenged a pitch in the sixth inning of a game.
- •Ramirez's challenge was incorrect by a significant margin.
- •The Pirates were trailing the Braves at the time of the challenge.
- •Passan emphasized the challenge as a critical lesson for pitchers.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst reveals Pirates' 2.93 ERA reliever made worst ABS challenge of 2026
"This Pirates reliever had the worst challenge in baseball this season.
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