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Puckett guy · 01-30-2013, 04:52 PM

If effective "pitch to contact" means that a pitcher will get the ball into play faster (and get outs), then this would reduce the average pitches per batter. A manager may opt for this strategy especially where he wants his starter to last deeper in to the game, which might be needed if the bullpen has been over worked in recent games. Just a thought.

And here is one sportswriter's definition of "pitch to contact" which I think is reasonable:

"For those desiring a precise definition of pitch to contact, start with this: a pitcher who is trying to get hitters to put the ball in play, preferably on the ground, within three pitches. That inherently means the pitcher isn't thinking strikeout, but rather making his best pitch in a hittable zone."

01-30-2013, 04:52 PM	#28
Puckett guy Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Lake Wobegone Posts: 306	If effective "pitch to contact" means that a pitcher will get the ball into play faster (and get outs), then this would reduce the average pitches per batter. A manager may opt for this strategy especially where he wants his starter to last deeper in to the game, which might be needed if the bullpen has been over worked in recent games. Just a thought. And here is one sportswriter's definition of "pitch to contact" which I think is reasonable: "For those desiring a precise definition of pitch to contact, start with this: a pitcher who is trying to get hitters to put the ball in play, preferably on the ground, within three pitches. That inherently means the pitcher isn't thinking strikeout, but rather making his best pitch in a hittable zone." __________________ "...and we'll see you tomorrow night!" - Jack Buck, October 26, 1991, HHH Metrodome, Mpls, MN Last edited by Puckett guy; 01-30-2013 at 05:07 PM.