Baseball Slang Quiz

3. What is the significance of being "deep in the count"?

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Correct Incorrect When a pitcher has thrown two strikes and three balls against a batter, he is considered to be deep in the count. The further the count progresses, the greater the chances for a batter to reach base.

3. What is the significance of being "deep in the count"?

• WHEN A PITCHER’S COUNT IS AT THREE BALLS AND TWO STRIKES AGAINST THE BATTER
• TO HAVE MORE THAN FIVE RUNS
• TO GO INTO EXTRA INNINGS
• WHEN A BATTER CONTINUOUSLY STRIKES OUT