The Pitch Clock Conundrum: When Gamesmanship Turns Ugly The latest confrontation between Jose Caballero and Dennis Santana has brought into focus the contentious relationship between Major League Baseball's pitch clock rules and the players who are supposed to follow them.
This is not merely a dispute over two individuals, but rather a symptom of a larger problem – gamesmanship that has devolved from an artful nuance to blatant obstruction.
The pitch clock, introduced four years ago to speed up gameplay, has become a focal point for those seeking to dictate the pace.