Hoosier_Vol
Vol Stuck in B1G 10 Hell
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Definitely trying to speed up the game and bring back base stealing!
Limits on defensive shifts and pickoff attempts, bigger bases and “robot umps” are some of the changes coming to certain Minor League Baseball levels in 2021.
The changes -- and the leagues in which they will apply -- are as follows (more detail on each can be found below):
• Slightly larger bases with a less-slippery surface (all Triple-A leagues)
• A requirement that all four infielders have their cleats within the outer boundary of the infield dirt when the pitch is delivered (all Double-A)
• A requirement that pitchers must step off the rubber to attempt a pickoff (all High-A)
• A limit of two pickoff attempts per plate appearance (all Low-A)
• A 15-second pitch clock (Low-A West only)
• An automatic ball-strike system (Low-A Southeast only)
Limits on defensive shifts and pickoff attempts, bigger bases and “robot umps” are some of the changes coming to certain Minor League Baseball levels in 2021.
The changes -- and the leagues in which they will apply -- are as follows (more detail on each can be found below):
• Slightly larger bases with a less-slippery surface (all Triple-A leagues)
• A requirement that all four infielders have their cleats within the outer boundary of the infield dirt when the pitch is delivered (all Double-A)
• A requirement that pitchers must step off the rubber to attempt a pickoff (all High-A)
• A limit of two pickoff attempts per plate appearance (all Low-A)
• A 15-second pitch clock (Low-A West only)
• An automatic ball-strike system (Low-A Southeast only)
