The timer starts the moment the pitcher receives the ball from the catcher and stops when the pitcher begins their delivery motion. Violations and Penalties Enforcement is strict and automatic:
Pitchers have 15 seconds to deliver the ball when no runners are on base. PitchClock.7z
If a batter is not ready by the 8-second mark, it is an automatic "Strike" . Disengagements and Pickoffs The timer starts the moment the pitcher receives