bat in strike zone

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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.

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). 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.

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



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

You're saying a ball sailed over/under the motionless bat and you're going to call it a strike.

The part in bold is not a strike, it is a ball, and I believe you know it to be true.
The part in red is directly opposite of what is true.
Stop trying so hard to make a wrong a right.

Now if the pitch is in the strike zone, I'm with you and just about everyone else.