payoff pitch....what does that mean??
2007-07-28 16:27:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
If it means it is a 3-2 count, why did the announcer just say it on a 2-0 count??
2007-07-28 16:33:00 · update #1
its an expression used on 3-2 counts, because barring a foul something is gonna happen, strike out, walk or a hit.
2007-07-28 16:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by George C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The announcer is refering to the 3-2 pitch of an at bat. The 3-2 means that the count is "full" Another ball will walk the batter and another strike will be a strikeout. However a full count does not always mean the at bat is about to be over. Many times a batter will foul off a pitch off resulting in the count remaining at 3-2.
2007-07-28 23:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mike Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the payoff pitch is a 3-2 count and is said because something has to happen on the pitch there is either gonna be a strike out, base on balls, an out in the field, or a hit. That is what is ment by the payoff pitch.
2007-07-29 00:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by chargerjv5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a batter is in a full-count situation that is when the count is 3 balls and 2 strikes, and the next pitch could either strike the batter out or walk him that is the payoff pitch
2007-07-28 23:31:28 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The payoff pitch is when the count is 3-2. The pitcher has to throw a strike or else the batter will walk. More often than not, it will be a fastball, so he knows what to look for.
2007-07-28 23:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Brad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the count on the batter is full at 3 balls and 2 strikes the next pitch is refereed to as the "pay off pitch'. The batter will either hit the ball, walk or strike out. If he hits a foul ball than the next pitch would also be the "pay off pitch".
2007-07-28 23:31:06 · answer #6 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply means the count is full 3balls and 2 strikes, and when the pitcher throws the pay off pitch, unless there is a foul, the batter will either take a seat or be on base
2007-07-29 00:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by biggbaddwolf_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the commentator just said "payoff pitch" on a 2-0 count, he's a moron.
2007-07-28 23:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by SW1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im pretty sure its just what they call a pitch thrown with a full count, 3 balls and 2 strikes
2007-07-28 23:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by Dominic C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it's 3-2. 3 balls 2 strikes. You either walk or strike out. To walk, you need four balls & to strike out the pitcher needs 3 strikes.
edit:then your announcer has no idea what he's talking about.
2007-07-28 23:31:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋