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With MLB's new pitch clock, pitchers have 15 seconds to throw a pitch (20 with men on base), otherwise a ball will be called.
Well, a New York Yankees reliever doesn't look like he needs much adjusting to the new rule.
Wandy Peralta made his 2023 spring training debut on Thursday, and looked like he has been going against a pitch clock forever.
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Wandy Peralta of the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Feb. 20, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (New York Yankees/Getty Images)
The lefty had the chance to use up all 15 seconds for each pitch – yet he only needed about five per pitch.
Facing Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano in the bottom of the second, Peralta threw three strikes in about 20 seconds to end the inning.
The changes come after test drives in the minor leagues, where MLB says games have been shortened by an average of 26 minutes. Through Tuesday's games, the average game this spring has taken two hours and 39 minutes – 22 minutes shorter than last year's 3:01.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference, March 1, 2022, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Of course, the pitch clock hasn't come without some controversy – a game on Friday ended in a tie with the bases loaded and two outs because a batter wasn't set in the batter's box on time – batters have eight seconds to be set.
Manny Machado became the first victim of the pitch clock rules last week. He was not set in time and
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