behind in the count

adj — 2 senses

behind in the count

adj
1

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Of a pitcher Having fewer strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat.

2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Of a batter Having more strikes than balls against a pitcher in an at-bat.

Related terms
ahead in the count

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