1st pitch strikes - why so few swings?

[RickJay]

@SaintCad

I think a better question is why do so many batters take a called THIRD strike. In little league I was taught to swing at anything close with two strikes and at least try to foul it off. I see so many pro batters see a pitch reasonably close to the strike zone and just stare at it. I know that batters are “looking for a pitch” but you gotta swing with 2 strikes.

Yoiu must be watching Frank Menechino play.

[Xema]

@SaintCad

you gotta swing with 2 strikes.

If the pitcher has any inkling that this is your philosophy, there’s almost no chance you’ll see a hittable pitch unless the count is full.