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Dodger Blue > Featured > Tony Clark: Pitch Clock, Bases & Defensive Shifts ‘Focal Point’ Of Potential Rule Changes For 2023 MLB Season
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Tony Clark: Pitch Clock, Bases & Defensive Shifts ‘Focal Point’ Of Potential Rule Changes For 2023 MLB Season

Matt Borelli
July 25, 2022
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The new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) introduced several changes for the 2022 season, including a universal designated hitter and expanded postseason.

For future seasons, a joint competition committee comprised of four active players, six members appointed by MLB and one umpire will be formed to assess further rule changes. Any rule the committee approves can be implemented with 45 days’ notice to the players.

Earlier this year, the MLBPA reportedly agreed to the potential implementation of a pitch clock, banning defensive shifts and increasing the size of bases beginning with the 2023 season.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark recently confirmed those three rule changes are the focus for next season, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic:

Tony Clark on potential rule changes being discussed on competition committee, which includes players: "Pitch clock, bases and shift are the focal point for the consideration for 2023… Remains to be seen what comes out of that discussion." Clark thinks next 40 days will be key.

— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) July 19, 2022

While the union is in favor of a pitch clock, larger bases and the elimination of the shift, one potential change they did not give approval is utilizing a robotic strike zone.

MLB has been testing the Automated Ball and Strike system (ABS) since a 2019 agreement with the Atlantic League and carried out experimenting in the Arizona Fall League and lower levels of Minor League Baseball.

MLB experimenting with rule changes in Minors

A variety of experimental playing rules are being tested during the 2022 Minor League season to improve the pace of play, create more action and reduce injuries.

A pitch timer is being used at all full-season affiliates, requiring batters to be ready to hit and pitchers to deliver the pitch within allotted periods of time.

Larger bases are also being used at all full-season affiliates this season. The size of first base, second base and third base has been increased from 15 inches to 18 inches.

In Double-A, High-A and Single-A games this season, a defensive team must have a minimum of four players on the infield, with at least two infielders completely on either side of second base.

Automated ball-strike technology additionally is being used in select Triple-A and Single-A Southeast games this season.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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