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As a batter can never officially get more than three strikes, nor is a ball hit into play tallied as a ball or strike, the official total of strikes will never match up with the strike count of the pitcher.
In summary:
Balls hit into play are counted as strikes for the pitcher pitch count, but not in the official score sheet for the game
Foul balls hit when there are two strikes are counted as strikes for the pitcher pitch count, but not in the official score sheet for the game
Shouldn't there be a third or perhaps fourth category for pitchers with respect to pitches thrown? Perhaps not just balls & strikes, but balls, strikes and other.
In summary:
Balls hit into play are counted as strikes for the pitcher pitch count, but not in the official score sheet for the game
Foul balls hit when there are two strikes are counted as strikes for the pitcher pitch count, but not in the official score sheet for the game
Shouldn't there be a third or perhaps fourth category for pitchers with respect to pitches thrown? Perhaps not just balls & strikes, but balls, strikes and other.