Fans Feel The MLB Games Are Getting Too Short: What’s The Pitch Clock That Is Annoying The Fans?

Although we should be delighted that MLB is back, it will sadly soon become dreadful and nearly intolerable. For that, we may thank Rob Manfred’s pitch clock.

It’s time to admit a harsh truth: Quick baseball games have never been enjoyable. As we get ready to witness the unsightly, game-quickening technology in games that matter and as spring training games this season have consistently clocked in at 2 hours 30 minutes or less. These are very bad.

Fans Feel The MLB Games Are Getting Too Short: What’s The Pitch Clock That Is Annoying The Fans?

The timing issue affects people present at their local stadium more so than spectators at home.

Many individuals are starting to object to the fact that they are frequently paying a significant amount of their hard-earned money on a game while maybe not receiving their money’s worth. In essence, you’re spending the same amount or perhaps more but get less in return.

Although the argument is rather ridiculous, it does have some validity.

A baseball game might no longer be the best option for people who want to get away for the day or the evening. Want to hang out with your friends before you must return home and face reprimands from the girlfriend or the wife?  Better not plan on going straight from the stadium back home – her Romcom won’t even be done yet!

Even while viewing at home, the games do seem a little hurried.

The average length of the 13 games that were played on Opening Day of Major League Baseball was 2 hours and 45 minutes. It was 26 minutes quicker than the typical time last year.

The games have been around 30 to 40 minutes shorter overall than they were last year.

The pitch clock that MLB instituted is mostly to blame for the shorter games. Now, when there are runners on base, pitchers get 20 seconds to throw, or 15 seconds if there are no runners on base. In the meanwhile, the hitter gets eight seconds to get into the batter’s box.

Some people will tell you that the quicker pace forced by the pitch clock is actually a good thing, but those people are idiots.

History speaks for itself! take a look!

A 7-6 Phillies-Cubs game in June that’s just 2 hours 28 minutes? Barf. But a 5-1 Rangers-Twins game in August that’s 3 hours 39 minutes? That’s the good stuff.

As the Cardinals defeated the Reds 15-2 on September 7, 1993, Mark Whitten tied a major league record by hitting four home runs. Bob Tewksbury wins by a score of nine. Pitch clock.
The game lasted 2 hours and 17 minutes. No one could possibly have loved witnessing that.

On April 6, 1997, Greg Maddux pitches eight innings in a 4-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and Chipper Jones, another future Hall of Famer, smashes a home run.
Playtime is 1 hour, 47 minutes. I’m speechless in response to Maddux’s contempt for authentic baseball. Such a pleasure thief. With relation to Maddux

The 78-pitch Maddux complete game that everyone usually speaks about occurred on July 22, 1997. That game is this one. the Braves defeated the Cubs 4-1.
The game lasted 2 hours and 7 minutes. Why did Maddux squander everyone’s time in such a manner? And two times in one season? Now, I’m feeling agitated.

1982 season: The 1982 Cardinals, a World Series champion team, are actually the devil kings of short games who turned everyone off. They are sometimes touted as the definition of “small ball” and “exciting” baseball.
Games last no more than two hours and thirty minutes (78 times). They continue to be the most despised team in St. Louis. Even Ozzie Smith is unable to reveal his face.

1995 campaign: The 1995 Braves, a club full of future Hall of Famers who are still relishing their status as “America’s Team,” are masters at turning off spectators by ending games before 10 o’clock.
Games last no more than two hours and thirty minutes (53 times, including six that lasted less than 2 hours). The Braves finally won a title, and Maddux was at the top of his game, yet the overwhelming emotion in Atlanta that year was rage.

Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Astros on May 6, 1998, tying the MLB record and earning the best Game Score ever (105). Despite what you may have heard, all of this was actually horrible since it was over so soon.
Game-day time: 2 hours 19 minutes. I feel sorry for everyone who had to witness this. It ruined my birthday!

On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire hits home run No. 62 against the Cubs on national television, breaking the previous record of 61. That ought to have been a thrilling occasion for baseball and the entire globe.
Playtime: 2 hours and 46 minutes (mid-game celebrating included) Brutal. Recall how everyone detested having to watch it and how they whined the following day because the game didn’t last more than three hours?

On August 15, 2012, Felix Hernandez of the Mariners allegedly throws a “perfect” game while striking out 12 Rays. The 23rd and most recent “perfect” game in history is this one, if you will.
The game lasted 2 hours and 22 minutes. A flawless game? Whatever. All 21,889 people there that day claim they would have cheerfully switched viewing that bit of “history” in exchange for 50 more minutes at the stadium.

On May 10, 2022, Mike Trout hits two home runs (typically awesome), Shohei Ohtani, a robot, goes 2-for-5 (typically entertaining), a position player pitches (typically entertaining), Anthony Rendon homers while batting left-handed (typically amazing), the Angels defeat the Rays 12-0 (typically exciting for Angels fans), and, oh yeah, Reid Detmers throws a no-hitter (usually a cherished memory).
Playtime: 2 hours and 19 minutes . This could have been one of the most thrilling athletic moments ever. But you do see how the game is at that pitiful moment.

Can anybody argue against these epic games and tell me that the shorter games are better? I don’t think so! So Pitch Clock is practically ruining the vibe!

 

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