The MLB rule changes are being implemented with Spring Training officially underway. On Friday, the pitch clock made its debut in the big leagues after being experienced in the minors previously. Here's a look at the new pitch clock during the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners game. Can you see it?

This answers the question of where the pitch clock is going to be, and it's more evident than many thought it would be. MLB fans were quick to react to the debut of the pitch clock, and many aren't on board with the new rule addition.

 

With the new rule change, there are now 15 seconds between pitches, and that isn't much time for either the pitcher or the batter. Nick Martinez, the Padres starting pitcher in this game, admitted he and the catcher have a go-to pitch for when the clock winds down, and that might be a regular thing across the MLB.

The 15-seconds feels rushed to some, and while some fans aren't on board, others love this new rule as the MLB aims to shorten the time of games.

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We even saw the first pitch clock infraction on Padres slugger Manny Machado.

It will take some time for everybody to get used to these rule changes, but this should definitely pick up the pace of play across the MLB. Whether or not fans like this addition, this rule change appears to be here to stay, and more MLB rule changes could be implemented in the future.