Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Baseball: On the Clock
Publication Date
Spring 2024
College
Sciences and Mathematics, College of
Department
Math and Computer Science, Department of
BURS Faculty Advisor
Christina Davis
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
In 2023, Major League Baseball implemented a pitch clock in an effort to speed up the pace of play of games. There has been ample research on how this improved the length of games and its effect on the fan experience, but there has not been much public research into the pitch clock’s effect on the performance of pitchers. Using data from the advanced statistical website Baseball Savant, I researched some trends in the correlation of pitcher tempo to performance over the last several seasons and how this changed during the 2023 season with the implementation of the pitch clock. I have used a few different tests to assess the statistical differences in pitcher tempo and performance from the pre clock and clock eras and will use this to assess how the clock has effected pitchers.
Recommended Citation
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/
