bat in strike zone

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by gfgartland

I feel that I have not been clear enough. I am not saying or implying that only holding the bat in the zone is a strike.

Hmmmmm...but then:

Originally Posted by gfgartland

I am trying to counter (what I perceive to be) the idea that holding the bat in the zone, and not moving, is a ball (when the pitch is out of the strike zone).

And you are basing this counter on...?

Originally Posted by gfgartland

Possible play: If the player holds the bat in the zone (anywhere, the middle or the edges), and the does not move the bat after the initial placement, and the pitch comes close to, and in such a way that the it appears the player need not move the bat to make the bunt.

Not a strike.

Originally Posted by gfgartland

I feel that a strike should be called, as in my judgment an attempt has been made.

Then you are wrongly judging if the batter made no attempt and the pitch was not in the strike zone.

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Originally Posted by gfgartland

don't feel that I am making up rules, but only seeing an interpretation that does apply to some instances, but not all.

It does not apply to a pitch which is out of the strike zone. There is no instance that will make it true, so you are making up rules.