Recent content by xander2400

If you are a batting against a starting pitcher, your job is not only to hit, but to get on base. Swinging on the first pitch takes away a possible Ball one. First strike pitches are thrown just above 60% of the time, and because of that, swinging at a first pitch is iffy. You want better...

If you are a batting against a starting pitcher, your job is not only to hit, but to get on base. Swinging on the first pitch takes away a possible Ball one. First strike pitches are thrown just above 60% of the time, and because of that, swinging at a first pitch is iffy. You want better...