As the Chicago Cubs experienced new pitch-clock rules for the first time, Marcus Stroman hinted at his ability to take advantage of the timer.
Manager David Ross, left, pulls pitcher Adrian Sampson in the fourth inning of the Cubs’ 10-8 victory against the Giants on Feb. 25, 2023, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
MESA, Ariz. — Within minutes of completing his first spring start, Marcus Stroman already was plotting how his athleticism can give him an edge against Major League Baseball’s new pitch-clock rules. Stroman seemed at ease within the constraints of the timer during his two innings Saturday against the San Francisco Giants at Sloan Park. At times Stroman began his delivery within five seconds of receiving the baseball with nobody on base. Then, at other points, he mixed it up and spent 11-12 seconds before getting into his windup. He has given glimpses of the varied timing of his approach over the years, including bullpens this spring.
“I’ve got some things coming,” Stroman said after allowing one run and two hits in two innings Saturday. “I’m not going to show any of them, but yeah, I’m definitely going to manipulate it and use it to my favor for sure.“If they’re going to make us rush, then I’m going to find a way to be me out there no matter what. It’s something I truly don’t worry about. You just have to go out there attacking and put the whole pitch-clock thing in the back of your mind.
A Cubs player warms up in the on-deck circle with the new pitch clock counting down on the wall during a Cactus League game against the Giants on Saturday in Mesa, Ariz. The Cubs won their spring opener 10-8.Among the new rules, pitchers are given 15 seconds between pitches with nobody on base and 20 seconds with a runner on base. A batter must be in the box and looking at the pitcher before eight seconds remain.
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