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ASA 7.4 A STRIKE IS CALLED BY THE UMPIRE.
C. For each legally pitched ball swung at and missed by the batter
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Granted, the grammar is weak, but there is the rule which
MAY justify Tap's call. It specifically states the batter must swing at the ball. To me, that means s/he must be attempting to hit the ball.
Try calling a strike when the batter lets the bat drop in front of them while the ball passes them and see what type of argument you lose there
