Pitch clock could spark drama — but at least it’ll play out in spring training

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 Photos)

MESA, ARIZ. – Cubs pitching prospect Ben Brown admits he didn’t hide his frustration with the pitch clock when it was first introduced last year.

“I couldn’t really understand it the first month,” he told the Sun-Times. “I was attributing every weird soreness to it. I’m like, ‘Ah, my ankle hurts; probably was the pitch clock,’ or whatever, just joking around.”