Curt Schilling Says “Only Pitchers Who Suck” Will Be Impacted by MLB New Pitch Clock

Curt Schilling, the MLB great, is now part of OutKick’s podcast lineup. Fox & Friends Wednesday morning chat to discuss the changes that are coming. Major League Baseball.

Schilling will host “An Evening with Schilling” beginning FridayThe Curt Schilling Baseball show“On OutKick. The video podcast will air new episodes each Tuesday and Friday during MLB Spring Training. They will continue to air throughout the 2023 campaign.

Players and teams will have to accept a number of new rules as spring training gets underway. These new rules include larger bases, a limit of throws to first, defensive shift limitations, and a pitch-timer.

Schilling, who knows a lot about the game of pitching in the major leagues, shared his thoughts on how pitchers are on the clock.

“Let’s be very clear, the only pitchers that will be affected by the pitch clock are pitchers that suck,” Schilling explained. Schilling explained, “No good pitcher will be bothered about the pitch clock.

“Good pitchers never, never will be affected by the clock because good pitchers always work fast.”

Schilling discussed other rule changes

Schilling also accepted other changes, including a limit on defensive shifts.

“I think it’s a horrible rule,” He said. I think you’ll see a lot more teams bringing in the opposite outfielder to the infield.

He used the example of Daulton Varsho — now with the Toronto Blue Jays — as someone who could be used as a fifth infielder if needed.

“What it might actually do is it might actually force hitters to start hitting away from the shift,” He stated. “Which they should’ve done in the first place.”

Schilling stated that the new system is “new.” larger bases Although the changes will certainly have an impact, he believes the most important thing will be to limit pickoff throws at first base.

“If you put Ricky Henderson on first base, and you tell him ‘Okay the pitcher can’t throw over now.’ Now what?” He stated. “It’s going to be a dramatic change. It might take a little bit to catch on, but you’re going to a sizeable change in the way the game is played.”

Schilling also gave his picks of teams to watch during the season.

“Love the Mets, the Yankees, the Padres,” Schilling stated. “The Braves, the Phillies, the Astros; all the normals.” He also took the time to praise the Dodgers and Padres for their powerhouse offenses.”

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