The Most Important Pitch: A Look at Greg Maddux and 1-1 Counts

There are twelve possible ball-strike counts in a given plate appearance. Ranging from the initial 0-0 to the dramatic 3-2, these counts shift in favor of either the batter or the pitcher. A 2-0 count favors the hitter; if the pitcher misses the count will run to 3-0. Along similar lines, an 0-2... [read full story]