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Wed May 01, 2013, 07:59am
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It's basically a matter of communication.
Consistancy in reporting the count lessens the chance for misunderstanding. Last edited by HugoTafurst; Wed May 01, 2013 at 09:00am. 
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Wed May 01, 2013, 10:09am
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Wed May 01, 2013, 10:47am
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The formal "Three Balls, One Strike" verbal and mechanic is, IMHO, to keep everyone--players, coaches, scorekeepers, fans, concession stand workers--informed. But when I'm asked by the batter or catcher what the count is, I will always respond with either, "Three One", or even "Thirty One". Nobody has ever looked at me sideways.
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