In baseball, why do we call it a strike when they miss the ball?

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In baseball, why do we call it a strike when they miss the ball?

2007-07-31 06:41:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys

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Because you made a failed attempt at striking the ball.

2007-07-31 06:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, in legal terms, if you strike something from the record, it is removed as though it never existed. So a strike is baseball is just saying you didn't hit the ball.

2007-07-31 13:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by LittleMomma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because it strikes the glove.

2007-07-31 13:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I'm not so sure lol

2007-07-31 13:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by sk8ter chick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

good question

2007-07-31 13:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by bowsgirl1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋