Posted by: grc () on Mon Jul 9 13:19:51 2001

I almost never used to swing at the first pitch and during that time I prided myself on going deep into counts (3-2, 2-2, etc.). This year I began to swing at the first pitch more because of advice I had been given. I find that I am no longer going deep into counts and my walk total is way down. What is your perspective on the first pitch, especially when seeing a new pitcher for the first time?


> are you a leadoff hitter and/or have speed?.....what is your age level?.....