MLB fans slate Mets ace Max Scherzer's complaints about pitching clock rules making him conscious: "He’s going to make excuses for getting shelled"

The baseball pitch clock rules continue to stir controversy in the MLB. The league recently decided they would not make any significant alterations to the rules in place already, despite pressure from players and organizations alike to do so.

The league plans to continue with the current parameters of the pitch clock, set to 15 seconds with the bases empty and 20 seconds with runners on base (plus the hitter being alerted in the batter's box with eight seconds remaining).

Quizzed on what makes players conscious about the clock, New York Mets pitcher Mark Scherzer simply replied:

"Every pitch, I mean you are looking at this at every pitch. So, that's just reality. There isn't a moment you can take your eyes of the clock," Sherzer was quoted saying.

Baseball fans quickly pounced on the Mets' ace on Twitter, unleashing their rancor on both Scherzer and the Mets organization for constantly complaining.

Mike - SD (12-14)

@MikeP0330

@TalkinBaseball_ Why are the Mets constantly complaining about the clock? Don't see any other teams crying.

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@TalkinBaseball_ Why are the Mets constantly complaining about the clock? Don't see any other teams crying.

Excuses or not, Scherzer had a rather underwhelming first season with the New York Mets after signing a mega three-year, $130 million contract.

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@TonioEnElBronx

@TalkinBaseball_ He’s going to make excuses for getting shelled. I just want to know his excuses for last season

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@TalkinBaseball_ He’s going to make excuses for getting shelled. I just want to know his excuses for last season

Spari Bets

@MySpari

@TalkinBaseball_ Still wanna know how this is good for the game. I don't see anyone saying, "Man, I can't wait to watch baseball now!"

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@TalkinBaseball_ Still wanna know how this is good for the game. I don't see anyone saying, "Man, I can't wait to watch baseball now!"

memodokkan93

@genzo931

@TalkinBaseball_ finished before season start 🤣

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@TalkinBaseball_ finished before season start 🤣

Padres Thoughts

@PadresFanTakes

@TalkinBaseball_ The pitch clock was all fun and games for everyone in meaningless spring training games. I expect to hear more and more players grow upset when the games matter.

This isn’t necessarily Max complaining, but also it is. He doesn’t want to stare at a pitch clock for 7 innings.

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@TalkinBaseball_ The pitch clock was all fun and games for everyone in meaningless spring training games. I expect to hear more and more players grow upset when the games matter.

This isn’t necessarily Max complaining, but also it is. He doesn’t want to stare at a pitch clock for 7 innings.

Frankie Sheehy

@FrankieSheehy

@TalkinBaseball_ “Discretion” is always nice in theory but keep in mind what it means. Giving more responsibility/power to umpires to decide which at-bats are more important, so that way not everyone plays by the same rules. You don’t want that, trust me

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@TalkinBaseball_ “Discretion” is always nice in theory but keep in mind what it means. Giving more responsibility/power to umpires to decide which at-bats are more important, so that way not everyone plays by the same rules. You don’t want that, trust me

Moose

@bravesmoose

@TalkinBaseball_ rattled before the season even starts. sad.

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@TalkinBaseball_ rattled before the season even starts. sad.

Miggy

@_miggyxp

@TalkinBaseball_ Max Scherzer by the all star break.

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@TalkinBaseball_ Max Scherzer by the all star break. https://t.co/IwoALp08A8

Brian Weeres

@BrianWeeres

@TalkinBaseball_ I would sooner him worry about the pitch and the batter and the strategy rather than if he is taking 10 seconds too long. However, I can't stand hitters adjusting their gloves 20 times each pitch Not sure what the answer is.

@TalkinBaseball_ I would sooner him worry about the pitch and the batter and the strategy rather than if he is taking 10 seconds too long. However, I can't stand hitters adjusting their gloves 20 times each pitch Not sure what the answer is.

Evan Creager

@evanbam25

@TalkinBaseball_ Bringing the intensity even in an interview

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@TalkinBaseball_ Bringing the intensity even in an interview

Max Scherzer is tied for the most immaculate innings pitched in MLB

Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 11th overall pick of the 2006 amateur draft, Scherzer made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2008. He won the World Series Championship with the Washington Nationals in 2019, arguably the biggest scalp of his storied career. He is also an eight-time All-Star and three-time winner of the Cy Young Award.

Scherzer holds a couple of intriguing MLB records that include the most strikeouts in a 9-inning game and the most immaculate innings pitched.

The Sporting News

@sportingnews

Max Scherzer pulls off the third immaculate inning of his career.

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Max Scherzer pulls off the third immaculate inning of his career.
https://t.co/6VnkBKItVY

"Max Scherzer pulls off the third immaculate inning of his career," The Sporting News, Twitter.

Nicknamed "Mad Max" (after the fictional movie character for his intensity and competitiveness on the field), Scherzer has cemented his place in history as one of the greatest pitchers ever to grace the game.

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