Batter Offers at Pitch and is Touched by Ball | batting | This much we know: When a batter attempts to hit a pitch, whether a full swing, check swing or bunt
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What's the rulebook definition of a swing in baseball? There isn't one — but there should be - The Athletic
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![What's the rulebook definition of a swing in baseball? There isn't one — but there should be - The Athletic What's the rulebook definition of a swing in baseball? There isn't one — but there should be - The Athletic](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2018/05/14190025/Canhas-swing-1024x648.jpg)
What's the rulebook definition of a swing in baseball? There isn't one — but there should be - The Athletic
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