In a significant development for Major League Baseball (MLB), Friday night saw 4,319 pitches thrown across the leagues without a single pitch-clock violation.
This marked the first time such an event occurred on a day with a full slate of 15 games.
The news was shared on Reddit, and has sparked a lively discussion among the baseball community.
The post also highlighted that game time has decreased by 25 minutes, down to an average of 2 hours and 39 minutes, and attendance increased by 9.2%, suggesting that the recent rule changes have been a resounding success.
Some think the changes have been attributed to the influence of Theo Epstein, a consultant for the MLB.
People also noted the positive impact of these changes on minor league games over the past five years, stating that the clock was hardly noticeable and that the shift limitation made players play their actual positions.
Despite the positive feedback, some users expressed concerns about the fast pace of the games, with a few suggesting that stadiums should open earlier to compensate for the shorter game times.
Overall, the consensus among the Reddit baseball community seems to be that the pitch clock change has breathed new life into the sport.
Let us know what you think about the recent rules changes.
