On Opening Day 2023, a new presence on the field commanded fans' attention, and it wasn't a top prospect. The long-awaited debut of the 20-second pitch timer made headlines post yesterday's season-opening contests after proving to be effective in cutting down time and densifying the games' action. The pitch timer wasn't the only rule change brand new for the 2023 campaign, accompanied by bigger bases and shift restrictions, but it certainly demanded the lion's share of the spotlight.