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This same topic (can a swing not be a strike) also comes up in fast pitch. Granted, FP does not declare the ball dead when it hits the ground, but FP has the third strike rule. You will occasionally see quick-thinking batters "swing at" an obviously wild pitch for the third strike and attempt to run to 1st while the catcher is chasing down the ball.
The rule & the umpire's manual on dealing with checked swings does include the idea of the batter actually attempting to hit the ball. However, if the batter swings and the ball is anywhere near the plate at the time, I've got a strike.
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Tom
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