Gary Cohen discusses challenges of pre-pitch clock broadcasts

Gary Cohen, the voice of the New York Mets, expressed his views on the impact of pitch clocks during broadcasts. He noted that the new rules have made games more efficient but created challenges for announcers, who now have less time for commentary and storytelling. Cohen stated that broadcasting without a pitch clock required a significant amount of improvisation to fill dead air, a task he found mentally exhausting. He ultimately prefers the streamlined pace of games under the pitch clock, despite the changes in broadcast dynamics, and remains part of a renowned Mets commentary team.

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