Baseball Pitchers - Controlling the Running Game
Controlling the Running Game Did You Know? - The runner is always the pitchers responsibility. Count Game Play 0-0 0-1, 0-2, 1-2 1-1, 1-2 2-2 3-2 - 2 outs Generally not a good count to steal on (Good time to run a pick to check if bunt play may be on). Most pitchers (especially youth) start with first-pitch fastballs. Good time to run a pick or two. Often times when ahead in the count the base runner / coach is looking for an of...