Please educate me. Are hitters instructed to not swing at the first pitch?

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kgevt1

Posted: 04/19/2026 at 03:14 PM ET

Please educate me. Are hitters instructed to not swing at the first pitch?** ◄ -- kgevt1 Apr 19, 2026 at 03:14 PM ET

kgevt1 • 04/19/26 03:14 PM ET

With the strike zone today, absolutely -- JoesterVT Apr 19, 2026 at 04:07 PM ET

JoesterVT • 04/19/26 04:07 PM ET

2 strikes ??** -- HtownHokie Apr 19, 2026 at 08:35 PM ET

HtownHokie • 04/19/26 08:35 PM ET

Yes...when you have a pitcher that can't find the plate.... -- JoesterVT Apr 19, 2026 at 09:32 PM ET

JoesterVT • 04/19/26 09:32 PM ET

Thanks** -- kgevt1 Apr 19, 2026 at 04:59 PM ET

kgevt1 • 04/19/26 04:59 PM ET