Curt Schilling: MLB's new pitch clock rule will only affect 'pitchers that suck'

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MLB is introducing a multitude of rule changes ahead of the 2023 regular season, including larger bases, defensive shift limits and more. 

But the pitch timer rule, where starters and relievers will have to abide by the clock in hopes MLB sees games sped up, has been a hot topic.

Former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling, who will be a part of the OutKick podcast lineup with his "The Curt Schilling Baseball Show" this Friday, gave his thoughts on the pitch clock during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" Wednesday. 

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Former pitcher Curt Schilling of the Red Sox is introduced during a 2018 World Series championship ring ceremony before the Opening Day game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 9, 2019, at Fenway Park in Boston. (Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

"Let’s be very clear, the only pitchers that will be affected by the pitch clock are pitchers that suck," Schilling explained. "No good pitcher is going to be bothered by the pitch clock.

"Good pitchers never, never will be affected by the clock because good pitchers always work fast."

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All pitchers work at different paces, with some that are ready to go after making a pitch, while others are more methodical. Because of that, MLB wants a status quo when it comes to time between pitches, which is why the pitch clock of 15 seconds in between pitches with no runners on base and 20 seconds when there are. 

So pitchers like Houston Astros’ Luis Garcia, Baltimore Orioles’ Jorge Lopez and more will need to quicken their pace if they wish to not have an infraction. 

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