Pitch Timer (2023 rule change)

In September 2022, Major League Baseball announced three rule changes that were approved by the league's Competition Committee. The rules were adopted after extensive testing at the Minor League level over a several-year period and with feedback from MLB player and umpire representatives.

In an effort to create a quicker pace of play, a 30-second timer between batters will be implemented in 2023. Between pitches, a 15-second timer will be in place with the bases empty and a 20-second timer with runners on base.

The rule change stipulates the following: