- Feb 24, 2013
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I think we are missing one of the key points here. What is worse: A ball on an 0-2 pitch or a hit on an 0-2 pitch? Pitching a ball several inches outside has a very low probability of giving up a hit still with a chance of a strikeout. Pitching the ball over the plate (or even on a corner) has a much higher chance of giving up a hit. With runners in scoring position I think it is prudent to "waste" a pitch. Make it at least a little bit tempting though and not in the opposite batters box of course.