pitcher's count

noun

A count favourable to the pitcher, usually with two strikes; a 1-2, 0-2, or 0-1 count.

“The infield defence has moved to double play depth on the pitcher's count.”

Opposite
hitter's count
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Meanings

nounpitcher's count (plural pitcher's counts)

plural pitcher's counts

  1. ball gamesA count favourable to the pitcher, usually with two strikes; a 1-2, 0-2, or 0-1 count.

    The infield defence has moved to double play depth on the pitcher's count.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
hitter's count
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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