hitter's count

noun

A count favourable to the batter, in which there are more balls than strikes, especially a 3-0, 3-1, or 2-0 count.

“The runners will be going on the hitter's count.”

Opposite
pitcher's count
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Meanings

nounhitter's count (plural hitter's counts)

plural hitter's counts

  1. ball gamesA count favourable to the batter, in which there are more balls than strikes, especially a 3-0, 3-1, or 2-0 count.

    The runners will be going on the hitter's count.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
pitcher's count
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APA

hitter's count. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hitter's%20count

MLA

“hitter's count.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hitter's%20count. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hitter's count,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hitter's%20count.

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