Girardi Applauds MLB's New Rules, Eyes Tech for Game's Future

April 11, 2024
Girardi Applauds MLB's New Rules, Eyes Tech for Game's Future
  • Former Yankees manager Joe Girardi supports MLB's new rules to limit defensive shifts and introduce a pitch clock.

  • Girardi believes these changes will help reduce player fatigue and the risk of injuries.

  • He voiced concerns over the high injury rates among young pitchers, attributing it to the extreme torque and strength of their pitches.

  • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has suggested the possibility of implementing an automated strike zone in the future.

  • Girardi stressed the significance of secure sign-stealing prevention in light of the Astros scandal, praising technological aids like PitchCom.

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