The pitch clock, introduced in Major League Baseball (MLB) this season, has significantly reduced the length of games. The new rule requires pitchers to deliver the ball within 15 seconds with no runners on base and 20 seconds with runners on base. This change has resulted in faster-paced games and increased action for fans.
FILE - The pitch clock is visible as Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer winds up to deliver during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, April 24, 2023, in Baltimore, Md. Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz dives into third as he advances on a throwing error by Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick, after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Cincinnati.
He’s not wrong. MLB is enjoying a bit of a renaissance these days with a bump in attendance and TV ratings. Fans, players and the game’s executives are largely in agreement that the new rules have made for a more exciting brand of baseball. It feels like there’s more action, more quick decisions and more drama.
The difference is that when all the action is condensed into a shorter time frame, it feels like more is happening. The pitch clock mandates that players have 30 seconds to resume play between batters. Between pitches, pitchers have 15 seconds with nobody on and 18 seconds if there is a baserunner. The pitcher must start his delivery before the clock expires.“A lot of guys are stealing bags. Guys are throwing really hard,” Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas said.
Still, it has encouraged more guys who weren’t known as speedsters to improve on the basepaths. Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani“The art of stealing a base is being highlighted and lots of guys are adapting and buying into that,” Rangers catcher Carson Kelly said. “For us as catchers, we’ve got to be ready every pitch. Teams are putting pressure on the defense all the time.”
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