What are the MLB pitch clock rules? Breaking down the details, violations and more

Let’s break down all the MLB pitch clock rules.

Major League Baseball made a huge change ahead of the 2023 season: The installation of a pitch clock that will keep games moving and force batters to get into the box quicker, along with pitchers throwing quicker.

Although some of the violations in spring training produced some bizarre moments, games were much quicker than they had been. But they moved things along in a way that baseball hasn’t seen in a long time.

If you’re here, you may be wondering about the rules of the pitch clock, along with the violations that could be called on hitter or pitcher. We’re here to help!