Baseball instituting officiating changes
Here is a rundown of the changes, and the leagues they will apply to, in 2022:
1. Expanded pitch clock (all full-season leagues)
2. Larger bases (all full-season leagues)
3. Defensive position requirement (Double-A and both Class A levels)
4. Expanded automatic ball-strike system with challenge (Triple-A and Low-A Southeast)
EXPANDED PITCH CLOCK
2022: All full-season leagues
Previously: Low-A West
LARGER BASES
2022: All full-season levels
Previously: Triple-A, Arizona Fall League
DEFENSIVE POSITION RESTRICTIONS
2022: Double-A, High-A and Low-A
Previously: Double-A (limited)
“ROBOT UMPS”
2022: Triple-A, Low-A Southeast
Previously: Low-A Southeast (different form)
Read about the changes HERE
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
