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On the clock: New timer will affect more than just pitchers

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner smiles during a spring training baseball workout Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Major League Baseball Vice President of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez demonstrates a device umpires will wear as part of the new pitching timer system for the 2023 season, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Dunedin, Fla. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Miami Marlins' Jorge Soler steps into the batter's box as a pitch clock is seen in the background during spring training baseball practice Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) The new pitch clock is set to 15 seconds as part of the new rule changes for the 2023 season on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Dunedin, Fla. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Major League Baseball Vice President of On-Field Strategy Joe Martinez demonstrates a device umpires will wear as part of the new pitching timer system for the 2023 season Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) The new pitch clock is seen at Salt River Field Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) The new pitch clock is seen at Salt River Field Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) A pitch clock is seen off to the side as the Miami Marlins prepare for live batting practice during spring training baseball practice Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
On the clock: New timer will affect more than just pitchers