According to three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander fans who desire a faster-paced game will get it under MLBs new regulations

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In its history MLB will use a pitch clock for the first time. There will be a minute and a half between each inning and just one and a half minutes between each.

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The windup for pitchers must start before the timer runs out. Since that there are no runners on base they will only have 15 seconds between pitches.

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or 20 seconds to begin their move with runners in scoring position. A ball is automatically thrown to the runner if the timer reaches zero.

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According to Justin Verlander a three-time Cy Young Award winner "if [fans] want a quicker tempo game theyre going to get it."

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"Im all for it if it benefits the game and the fans" you may say.

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According to MLB the pitch timer has cut the average length of a MiLB game by around 26 minutes as of their most recent review.

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The shift has become into an MLB mainstay in recent years as it has gained popularity. Teams wont be allowed to use the tactic anymore though.

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Fans should anticipate certain players hitting averages to increase more ground balls and doubles to be hit every game and more athletic plays at second base without the shift.

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That will make teams more athletic according to Baker. You wont be able to bring in just anyone

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everyone there and rely on the shift to make up for any shortcomings they may have."

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