92.7% of first-pitch strikes lead to an out or strike one;
so that means that less than 8% of first-pitch strikes become hits.
so that means that less than 8% of first-pitch strikes become hits.
69% of strikeouts start with first pitch strikes.
From: http://WeinsteinBaseball.com/Strikes
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