1-2-3 Strikes, who's out?
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:45 pm
I was watching Detroit face Chicago recently when an interesting situation arose. A relief pitcher came in with a 2-2 count, and a pinch-hitter came in to face him. On the next pitch, the batter struck out. The strikeout was awarded to the relief pitcher, whereas the strikeout counted against the batter who had been replaced.
Considering all possible counts (0-0, 0-1, 0-2, 1-0, 1-1, etc.), when does a relief pitcher get credit for a walk, strikeout, or fielded out? Furthermore, which counts would give the pinch-hitter credit for a walk or strikeout?
Considering all possible counts (0-0, 0-1, 0-2, 1-0, 1-1, etc.), when does a relief pitcher get credit for a walk, strikeout, or fielded out? Furthermore, which counts would give the pinch-hitter credit for a walk or strikeout?