Walker Buehler can't wait to return to the major leagues Friday, when he'll take the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies for the first game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals .

Among the main reasons for Buehler's excitement -- he hated the Automated Ball-Strike System used in the minors and was likely to be considered by MLB for regular-season use.

"I think it's inaccurate," said Buehler, an eight-year veteran and two-time All-Star. "I think in most of the stadiums, it's not even actually on the plate. I think it shifts certain directions in certain ballparks. I think human element is a huge part of this game. I think starting pitchers that have pitched for a long time deserve certain parts of the plate that other guys don't get."

He added: "I think the punishmen

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