Those seem to be the most significant effects of the sweeping chances Major League Baseball will put into play next year, as approved by a majority vote of the new joint Competition Committee, although the players association members of the committee, including the Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty, did not really sanction portions of it.
The pitch clock will be in, multiple throws to first will be out and exaggerated shifts will be history. The players were not necessarily on board with any or all of the above.
As a byproduct, Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado won’t be pivoting as many double plays with a left-handed hitter at bat next year because the shortstop will be closer to him.