Major League Baseball is cracking down on New York Yankees player José Caballero’s pre-pitch routine, deeming it deceptive. Umpires have been directed to enforce pitch clock violations against him.
MLB informed umpires Wednesday about the new enforcement regarding Caballero's habit of waiting to engage the pitcher before stepping into the batter’s box. The league believes this tactic is a way to manipulate the pitch clock and gain an unfair advantage. This led to a strikeout during a recent game, as well as the ejection of the Yankees’ hitting coach.
The specific details of Caballero's routine weren't detailed in the report, but MLB clearly views it as a violation of the spirit – and letter – of the pitch clock rules implemented last season. The league has been consistent in its efforts to speed up the pace of play, and this action demonstrates their willingness to address perceived attempts to circumvent those rules.
The Associated Press reported that MLB told umpires to enforce pitch-clock violations against Caballero. This directive resulted in an immediate impact during a game, with both a strikeout called against Caballero and the subsequent ejection of the Yankees’ hitting coach.
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