At Steinbrenner Field, two digital clocks behind home plate epitomize Major League Baseball’s latest innovation, dubbed Fast and Furious. This feature, seen by some as a commendable move by Commissioner Rob Manfred and by others as the final push towards transforming baseball into a video-centric spectacle, is part of MLB’s 2023 rule changes.
Among the new regulations introduced this year, the 15-second pitch clock—extended to 20 seconds with runners on base—stands out as the most contentious.