the strike zone
noun
baseball
: the area over home plate where the baseball must pass after it is pitched in order to be called a strike
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Conforto still stays disciplined in the strike zone and draws a fair amount of walks.
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Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
In 2025, Anthony Gose will continue to try to find the strike zone and success that has been so elusive.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His knowledge of the strike zone, his patience at the plate, and his ability to follow the ball out of the hand of the pitcher, has resulted in Durbin’s favorable walk rate.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
His list of statistical accomplishments is long, but the way Skubal harnessed his command and became a monster in dominating the strike zone was perhaps his most impressive feat.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
In 2025, Anthony Gose will continue to try to find the strike zone and success that has been so elusive.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His knowledge of the strike zone, his patience at the plate, and his ability to follow the ball out of the hand of the pitcher, has resulted in Durbin’s favorable walk rate.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
His list of statistical accomplishments is long, but the way Skubal harnessed his command and became a monster in dominating the strike zone was perhaps his most impressive feat.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
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“The strike zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20strike%20zone. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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