The pitch clock in baseball has been an overwhelming success. Game times are down nearly 30 minutes over the first two weeks of play and pitch clock violation continue to decline. But the clock does come with its issues.
One of the more disappointing moments of the season involving the clock came in Los Angeles on Friday when Cody Bellinger came made his return to Dodger Stadium to face his old club for the first time since signing with the Cubs in the offseason. With how much Bellinger meant to the Dodgers and the fan base after six seasons of highlights and awards, it was pretty obvious that he’d get a hero’s welcome in his first at-bat of the ball game.