Why not? Keep waiting on Mr. Pitch Count.

(NY Times): "Even though Girardi said that Chamberlain was not at a disadvantage because batters knew he was on a specific pitch count, the Royals were intent on making him work.

• Twelve of the first 14 batters did not swing at the first pitch.

• Six of the first 14 did not swing at the first two pitches.

That is not the Royals’ typical approach since they average 3.66 pitches per plate appearance,

• which is the second worst in the American League."

From NY Times by Jack Curry, "Giambi Puts Yankees Atop Royals," 6/8/08

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