[lex24]

To me, the biggest rule change is the limited throws to a base to check a runner. Pitchers will now get 2 attempts to pick off a runner at a base. If the runner is not picked off on the 3rd attempt, he will be awarded the next base. I'm pretty sure this 2 free throw over limit is per runner, not per runner per batter.

The rule limits a pitcher to 2 "disengagements" (pickoff attempt, fake, or just stepping off the rubber) per plate appearance - not per runner.  In any case, I agree that this one is big and will make spring training games interesting just to start to get an idea of how both offense & defense might deal with it.

BTW, to me the issue of incessant pickoff attempts is a bigger deal in college baseball than in MLB.

Gonna be interesting.  In the days when stolen bases were actually a big part of the game pitchers would vary tempos - freeze the runner or occasionally quick pitch.  Step,off band chase them back.  Throw over.Pitchouts were common.  Roger Craig would  pitch out on back to back pitches occasionally.  

The running game has been gone for the most part for several years. The Giants   From about 18-20 went nearly 2 years between pitch outs.  Can’t remember if they have ever  pitched out in Kapler reign.  Hell. I wonder if Bart even knows how.  

The trifecta - tine clock. Bigger bases and limited throw overs should increase the run game.  Giants, unfortunately, will not be able to take advantage, cause they are still slower than mud.  

Henderson or Brock  have stolen about 150 bags a year with these changes.

Giants were fifth in MLB in stolen base percentage last year with 64 stolen bases in 80 attempts (80%). Only the White Sox, Dodgers, Guardians and Marlins finished ahead of them.

The Giants' problem is that they didn't try to steal enough. They went 24-27 in one-run games last year (and 35-19 in 2021, 10 full games better). How much better could they have done if they'd stolen more bases? Slater stole 12 bases in 13 attempts. Estrada stole 21 in 27 attempts. Yaz stole 5 in 6 attempts. SFG Minor leaguer Luis Gonzales stole 10 in 12 attempts. Even ponderous Joey Bart stole two in three attempts.

 
Sorry Mick, but that’s a meaningless stat.  Giants were the slowest team in baseball last year.  One of the slowest I’ve seen.  They didn’t  have the team speed to attempt more steals.  Nor did they improve on that weakness in the off season.

I’m hoping the rule changes brings back the running game. Baseball needs it.

[lex24]

To me, the biggest rule change is the limited throws to a base to check a runner. Pitchers will now get 2 attempts to pick off a runner at a base. If the runner is not picked off on the 3rd attempt, he will be awarded the next base. I'm pretty sure this 2 free throw over limit is per runner, not per runner per batter.

The rule limits a pitcher to 2 "disengagements" (pickoff attempt, fake, or just stepping off the rubber) per plate appearance - not per runner.  In any case, I agree that this one is big and will make spring training games interesting just to start to get an idea of how both offense & defense might deal with it.

BTW, to me the issue of incessant pickoff attempts is a bigger deal in college baseball than in MLB.

Gonna be interesting.  In the days when stolen bases were actually a big part of the game pitchers would vary tempos - freeze the runner or occasionally quick pitch.  Step,off band chase them back.  Throw over.Pitchouts were common.  Roger Craig would  pitch out on back to back pitches occasionally.  

The running game has been gone for the most part for several years. The Giants   From about 18-20 went nearly 2 years between pitch outs.  Can’t remember if they have ever  pitched out in Kapler reign.  Hell. I wonder if Bart even knows how.  

The trifecta - tine clock. Bigger bases and limited throw overs should increase the run game.  Giants, unfortunately, will not be able to take advantage, cause they are still slower than mud.  

Henderson or Brock  have stolen about 150 bags a year with these changes.

Giants were fifth in MLB in stolen base percentage last year with 64 stolen bases in 80 attempts (80%). Only the White Sox, Dodgers, Guardians and Marlins finished ahead of them.

The Giants' problem is that they didn't try to steal enough. They went 24-27 in one-run games last year (and 35-19 in 2021, 10 full games better). How much better could they have done if they'd stolen more bases? Slater stole 12 bases in 13 attempts. Estrada stole 21 in 27 attempts. Yaz stole 5 in 6 attempts. SFG Minor leaguer Luis Gonzales stole 10 in 12 attempts. Even ponderous Joey Bart stole two in three attempts.

 
Sorry Mick, but that’s a meaningless stat.  Giants were the slowest team in baseball last year.  One of the slowest I’ve seen.  They didn’t  have the team speed to attempt more steals.  Nor did they improve on that weakness in the off season.

I’m hoping the rule changes brings back the running game. Baseball needs it.