behind in the count

adjective

Having fewer strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat.

Meanings

adjectivebehind in the count (not comparable)
  1. not comparableball gamesHaving fewer strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat.
  2. not comparableball gamesHaving more strikes than balls against a pitcher in an at-bat.
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