Well, it's 2023 and the pitch clock is finally here. MLB pitchers now have only 15 seconds between pitches (20 when there are runners on), and if they don't get the pitch off in time they'll be charged with an automatic ball. The clock starts at 30 seconds between batters, which is barely enough time to enjoy the walk-up track.

This will dramatically change the way the game is played, and games are already running much shorter as a result.

Oh, did I mention the batter must be in the box and looking toward the mound when that clock hits "8" or else they're charged with an automatic strike?

Yeah. Those are the rules.

Now, let's take it out to Spring Training and see how this new rule is playing out:

Technically should've reset the clock for the new ball, but I think I agree with the pitch clock for guys like this.

Next video:

So the umpire's just running the show at this point, which is just not baseball at all.

Now here's the video I brought you here to see:

Game over.

On an automatic strike.

The only time I've ever seen something remotely similar to this was at my eight-year-old cousin's little league game.

Not joking.

The MLB is gonna have to fix this, and hopefully that's what's going on here.

I mean, it is Spring Training.

Needless to say, this is not a good start for the pitch clock.