Ryan Fitzgerald concedes difficulty adapting to newly-introduced pitch clock

With the pitch clock debate taking center stage as the 2023 MLB spring season commences, Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Fitzgerald has shared his insights on this new development.

The talented hitter took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the topic which has been a source of divide among fans.

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"We played with pitch clock in AAA for the 2022 season. I never felt rushed and I saw less than 10 violations over 150 games. After playing in today’s game that ended in a tie, I’ve never felt more rushed to get in the box. The clock this year is not the same as last year."

Ryan Fitzgerald

@RyRyThisGuyy

We played with pitch clock in AAA for the 2022 season. I never felt rushed and I saw less than 10 violations over 150 games. After playing in today’s game that ended in a tie, I’ve never felt more rushed to get in the box. The clock this year is not the same as last year.

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We played with pitch clock in AAA for the 2022 season. I never felt rushed and I saw less than 10 violations over 150 games. After playing in today’s game that ended in a tie, I’ve never felt more rushed to get in the box. The clock this year is not the same as last year.

He was also quick to make his preference clear in this regard.

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Ryan Fitzgerald

@RyRyThisGuyy

For the record, I like the pitch clock. The one today felt fast.

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For the record, I like the pitch clock. The one today felt fast.

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The pitch clock makes the difference in MLB Spring Training Game

The spring training game between the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox turned into a historic occasion. Cal Conley of the Braves was penalized for not being ready to face the pitcher on time, thereby earning himself an automatic strike under the new MLB rules.

It will surely take time for MLB fans and players alike to get used to these new rules. We will see if this becomes another one of those watershed moments in the history of the game.

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