The MLB has come up with several changes over the past couple of years. From pitch clock timing to shift bans, the league has made significant changes to the game. Commissioner Rob Manfred was the one behind several changes and he might just bring another rule.
Everyone is wondering about the MLB Golden At-Bat Rule, which is expected to be the next turning point of the game. Here’s what we know about the rule that might become a part of the league.
The Golden At-Bat rule allows a team to select one batter to take an extra plate appearance during a game, regardless of their position in the batting order. This rule could most likely come into play during the ninth inning or other crucial moments. While it aims to create more exciting moments, each team can use it only once.
There are discussions about possible restrictions, such as limiting the use of the Golden At-Bat to teams that are trailing or only allowing it in late innings. Managers would face decisions about when to deploy this option, balancing between using it for a guaranteed impactful moment or saving it for a more critical situation later in the game.
Commissioner Manfred stated that it’s currently in the conversation stage, and there is no timeline for when the rule will come into play.
“It’s putting your best player out there out of order at a particular point in the game. That rule and things like that are in the conversation-only stage right now,” Manfred said via Fox Sports.
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Dodgers Star Freddie Freeman Not In Favor Of The MLB Golden At-Bat Rule
Several MLB stars opened up after discussions of the rule were made public. Dodgers star Freddie Freeman was one among a few players who was not in favor of the Golden At –Bat rule.
“I’m old school, you know, even as a young guy. I like baseball. I’m a baseball purist. So I’m gonna go no,” Freeman said.
On the other hand, Brewers star Christian Yelich was a little open to the idea. Yelich said he’s open to experimenting and seeing if the Golden At-Bat rule works out for the league. While the league is looking forward to making the game more interesting, free agents are quickly finding teams this offseason.
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