Common sense suggests defenses are more alert and efficient behind pitchers who work fast and throw strikes; however, I'm unaware of any studies validating that. Apparently, professional managers and pitching coaches were unaware of that; otherwise, there would have been no need for the rule change last year, limiting time between pitches.
Common sense suggests defenses are more alert and efficient behind pitchers who work fast and throw strikes; however, I'm unaware of any studies validating that. Apparently, professional managers and pitching coaches were unaware of that; otherwise, there would have been no need for the rule change last year, limiting time between pitches.