The Arizona Fall League got under way this afternoon when the Salt River Rafters took on the Peoria Javelinas at Salt River Fields. For those new to the Fall League, it is a developmental winter league played here in Arizona. There are 6 teams, with the rosters comprised of half a dozen or so top prospects from every major league organization.
The league is using a pitch clock this year, and at Salt River Fields only, automated balls and strikes, (robo ump). In the other parks there are no robo umps however. Infield shifts are not allowed.