Sam Brock has the new rules in the MLB that already have players and fans calling foul.
Spring Training games kicked off this weekend, and it took approximately 3 seconds for controversy to erupt.
The game on Saturday between the Braves and Red Sox resulted in a game-ending violation when the umpire decided that the batter was not engaged with the pitcher with 8 seconds remaining on the pitch clock.
It’s one of a flurry of new rules, from larger bases, to a limited number of pickoff attempts (2 per plate appearance), to restrictions on how long the pitcher can take between pitches, and it will fundamentally change the way baseball is played.