Angels Pitchers Express Displeasure With Pitch Clock
Entering their second season with the pitch clock rules, many players have found ways to deal with the change. However, it doesn't mean that they have enjoyed having it.
This includes many pitchers on the Angels, who have been outspoken against the pitch clock this spring. It's still new, but something that many are very much against.
“We don’t like it, but we’ve got to embrace it,” Angels closer Carlos Estévez said.
Baseball game times decreased heavily once the pitch clock was implemented last season, something that had been a goal of the league. It made for a better viewing experience for the fans, but the players themselves haven't been happy with it.
Batters do get the option of taking a timeout in between pitches, but pitchers didn't receive anything. Halos left-hander Patrick Sandoval isn't happy about that part of the new rule.
“It seems kind of unfair, right?” Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval said. “It would be cool if we got at least (timeout). We should get one.”
It's been a major adjustment for everyone involved, but it's part of the game they love now. Pitchers are slowly getting used to it, and entering the second season, it should get easier, even for veteran arms like Matt Moore.
“In spring training last year, it felt like I was really sped up and I was going to struggle with it,” Moore said. “Once the season got going, I kind of got used to it and forgot about it. Then this year, it’s the same thing. It feels like it’s speeding up a little bit. But I think it’s more just coordinating what the pace of game should be. I’m doing better each time out.”
The Angels will need to get up to speed with the new rules, but it shouldn't be too difficult for them. Having last year to work off of will help and practice makes perfect.
