The Pitch Clock

Pitch Clock Procedures

Timings

• 30 Seconds Time between batters
• 18 Seconds Time between pitches with runners on base
• 15 Seconds Time between pitches with bases empty
• 15 Seconds Time allowed for Manager Hold
  *Must hold immediately*
• 8 Seconds Batter must be in the box and alert to the pitcher

Disengagements

• 2 (No Penalty) Pitcher permitted 2 disengagements w/o penalty
• 3 (Penalty) Balk assessed if all runners return safely
• 3 (No Penalty) Defense records out or at least one runner advances

*Disengagement count will reset when at least one runner advances*