It’s only been installed in spring-training games for the last couple of days, but MLB’s new pitch clock is already stirring up plenty of controversy across baseball.
Implemented as part of a sweeping set of rule changes for the 2023 season, the pitch clock is designed to speed up the pace of play and make for a more streamlined product out on the diamond.
As part of the rules, pitchers are allowed just 15 seconds between pitches when the bases are empty, and 20 seconds when there are runners on base.
As expected, it’s taken some time for MLBers to adjust to the new directives.