People Do Not Forget These Key Rule Changes MLB

[jjgold]

It will affect betting

Pitch clock​

• 30-second timer between batters
• 15-second timer between pitches with bases empty
• 20-second timer between pitches with runners on
• Batters must be in the box and alert to the pitcher by the 8-second mark

Failure to deliver the ball as a pitcher in the allotted time results in a ball. If the batter is not ready by the 8-second mark, an automatic strike is awarded to the pitcher.

Also, pitchers are allowed two disengagements per at-bat. Step-offs and pickoff attempts are considered disengagements.

Defensive shifts limited​

• Must have a minimum of four players on the infield, with at least two infielders completely on either side of second base
• Infielders cannot touch outfield grass
• Infielders may not switch sides

Bigger bases​

• Bases are now 18 square inches compared to 15

 

[Wagerallsports]

MLB doesn't even enforce umpires to abide by the rulebook and allow them to make up their own inconsistent strike zones from game to game

So it will be interesting to see if these are enforced

 

[samsncharge99]

1st time hearing about these

 

[BigJay]

1st time hearing about these

I expected more out of a Poster of the Month

 

[jjgold]

Sammy doesn’t waste his time, the guys pounding tennis players and making big money

 

[samsncharge99]

I expected more out of a Poster of the Month

sarcastic joke

we literally discussed rule changes 3 weeks ago on the podcast during spring training

 

[samsncharge99]

not to mention multiple threads on the same topic over last few months

 

[BigJay]

You know I’m joking Sammy. Enjoy your day off

 

[Wagerallsports]

Yeah he was just poking fun joking around with you Sam

Pretty sure none of us here would ever take a shot at you for anything

 

[Brock Landers]

By may, we won't even notice the pitch clock anymore. Just like we rarely if ever notice it in tennis

 

[BobbyFK]

MLB doesn't even enforce umpires to abide by the rulebook and allow them to make up their own inconsistent strike zones from game to game

So it will be interesting to see if these are enforced

We will need to keep track of theses umpires as well so we know how to bet a game based on how they call it

 

[samsncharge99]

We will need to keep track of theses umpires as well so we know how to bet a game based on how they call it

sharp

 

[samsncharge99]

By may, we won't even notice the pitch clock anymore. Just like we rarely if ever notice it in tennis

if only others sports can have a replay system like tennis