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Post by Werebeaver on Jun 9, 2018 22:03:25 GMT -8
Is it possible to have a wild pitch on a called strike? Seems like if it is in the strike zone it can't be "wild".
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Post by nabeav on Jun 9, 2018 22:05:48 GMT -8
I would think maybe if the catcher was calling for a low and outside slider and you threw a letter high fastball, it could be called both a strike and a wild pitch.
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Post by guitarman6600 on Jun 9, 2018 22:21:35 GMT -8
More likely called a passed ball I would think instead of a wild pitch.
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Post by believeinthebeavs on Jun 9, 2018 22:22:12 GMT -8
More likely called a passed ball I would think instead of a wild pitch. Yep |
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Post by baseba1111 on Jun 9, 2018 22:26:56 GMT -8
Is it possible to have a wild pitch on a called strike? Seems like if it is in the strike zone it can't be "wild". Depends in the definition you are using for "called". A checked swing on a wild pitch is considered called. |
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Post by Werebeaver on Jun 9, 2018 22:28:20 GMT -8
Is it possible to have a wild pitch on a called strike? Seems like if it is in the strike zone it can't be "wild". Depends in the definition you are using for "called". A checked swing on a wild pitch is considered called. Thank you. I think that answers my question. |
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Post by kersting13 on Jun 9, 2018 22:49:55 GMT -8
Scoring a wild pitch has nothing to do with whether the pitch was in the strike zone.
Imagine a (non-MLB scenario) where there is an intentional walk situation. If the catcher is set up in the opposite batter's box, but the pitcher throws a strike and the catcher misses it - that's going to be a wild pitch.
A catcher set up to receive a fastball up and away, instead is crossed up by the pitcher throwing a curveball at the batter's back foot for a strike - also going to be a wild pitch.
Passed balls are generally reserved for when you expect the catcher to make the catch with an ordinary effort.
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