The pitch clock is here to transform baseball.MLBhad to find a way to have a faster pace because, though the sport is exciting for thousands of fans, one of the biggest arguments against it from new generations is theaverage timein a season of162 games.
Since Opening Day,thepitch clock is part of a set of three new rules to be implemented in 2023. So, to make the games quicker, now there’s a30-second timerbetween batters. Also, between each pitch, a15-second timerwill be in place with the bases empty and a20-second timerwith runners on base.
Of course, the big question for thousands of fans after Opening Day was if the pitch clock really worked. Let’s check out the results following the first 15 games in the regular season schedule of MLB.
MLB News: Pitch clock worked amazingly on Opening Day
According to the newMLB rules, the pitchers always havetostart theirmotion to throw before the clock expires. That’s why, with 15 games scheduled for 2023 Opening Day, baseball fans had high expectations. These were the official times.
San Francisco vs Yankees: 2 hours, 33 minutes.
Atlanta vs Washington: 3 hours, 7 minutes.
Baltimore vs Boston: 3 hours, 10 minutes.
Milwaukee vs Chicago: 2 hours, 21 minutes.
Minnesota vs Kansas City: 2 hours, 32 minutes.
Philadelphia vs Texas: 3 hours, 4 minutes.
Detroit vs Tampa: 2 hours, 4 minutes.
New York Mets vs Miami: 2 hours, 42 minutes.
Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati: 3 hours, 2 minutes.
Toronto vs St Louis: 3 hours, 38 minutes.
Chicago vs Houston: 2 hours, 38 minutes.
Colorado vs San Diego: 2 hours, 56 minutes.
Angels vs Oakland: 2 hours, 30 minutes.
Arizona vs Dodgers: 2 hours, 35 minutes.
Cleveland vs Seattle: 2 hours 14 minutes.
As you can see, the numbers are amazing. In baseball around the world, the three-hour mark seemed to be the rule. Now, after Opening Day 2023, 10 out of 15 games in MLB were of less than three hours. So with all the data, this is a very promising start for the pitch clock.
