Why do batters take a 3-0 pitch almost every single time? They know the pitch is going right down the middle of the plate. If they can get to 3-0, they obviously have a good eye, so they can hold up if it's a crap pitch.
So, why just stand there? It's a waste of a strike. This Times article from 2007 describes the trend, but doesn't explain the strategy really well. It's not the end of the world to go 3-1, but why take it as a necessity?
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