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MiLB Unveils 2016 Pace of Game Regulations

Dead ball policy, mound visit limits highlight this year's rules
By
February 29, 2016

Minor League Baseball has unveiled its Double-A and Triple-A Pace of Game Regulations for the 2016 season.

Click here to see the full document.

The updated rules addressed two key points which differentiate it from last season:

  • B (3)(a)-(b)The pitch following any dead ball or timeout is untimed. The timer begins for the second pitch following any dead ball or timeout.
  • C (1)-(6) Mound visits by the manager or a coach are now timed at :30 from the time the foul line is crossed. There is no ball/strike penalty.

Returning regulations from last season include a 2:25 inning break/pitching change timer, 20 second pitch timer, and descriptions of general POG violations.

The International League saw a reduction in average time for 8.5 and 9.0 inning games from 2:56 in 2014 to 2:40 in 2015. This change came as a result of a league-wide commitment to POG policies, which have been widely regarded as a success in their efforts to expedite play by eliminating unnecessary delays.