bat in strike zone

[ozzy6900]

It is only a strike in softball (as of this year, I believe).

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

It is only a strike in softball (as of this year, I believe).

You are correct, Sir!

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by waltjp

You are correct, Sir!

I never realized how much I look like Ed McMahnn!

[swkansasref33]

so on a bunt its not a strike if their bat is out over the zone and the ball isnt a strike?

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by swkansasref33

so on a bunt its not a strike if their bat is out over the zone and the ball isnt a strike?

As long as no attempt is made to make contact with the ball, NO, it is not a strike.

[gfgartland]

Originally Posted by jicecone

As long as no attempt is made to make contact with the ball, NO, it is not a strike.

And of course as with many things in this great game, we get to decide what is an attempt. A player who holds his bat in the strike-zone and then doesn't move at all when the ball comes through the zone, is going to be lookin' at 0-1 when the next pitch comes. (Assuming the count was 0-0.)

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by gfgartland

And of course as with many things in this great game, we get to decide what is an attempt. A player who holds his bat in the strike-zone and then doesn't move at all when the ball comes through the zone, is going to be lookin' at 0-1 when the next pitch comes. (Assuming the count was 0-0.)

You have made 3 posts in the last 2 days and all 3 have been ridiculous.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by gfgartland

And of course as with many things in this great game, we get to decide what is an attempt. A player who holds his bat in the strike-zone and then doesn't move at all when the ball comes through the zone, is going to be lookin' at 0-1 when the next pitch comes. (Assuming the count was 0-0.)

So whenever the ball comes through the zone, you call a strike. Is that news?