The Only Thing That Matters in Baseball | Baseball Bits

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It's the count. That's what matters in baseball. It's how you navigate the count. There are 12 different counts in Major League Baseball, with some highlights being the 0-2 count, 3-0 count, and 3-2 count aka full count. In this video, we'll discuss them all, but emphasize when needed. 3 ball counts and 2 strike counts are naturally more interesting than others.
Many MLB players will be used to illustrate my point, including Mookie Betts, Max Scherzer, Luis Arraez, Mike Trout, Aaron Nola, Kodai Senga, Sonny Gray, Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu, Cristian Javier, Joey Votto, and Edwin Diaz.
Baseball strategy will be a big topic here as well. What do the numbers say about swinging at the first pitch? How about a 3-0 count swing? You might be surprised. All this, and much much more, will be revealed in this episode of Baseball Bits, a Foolish Baseball production.
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[@IRuiz805]

16:04 When you said "Jose Ramirez swings at everything", I was disappointed that you didn't add the clip of him punching Tim Anderson, 😂😂

[@MKZ3003]

That would have been gold

[@nauticalnonsense1900]

Should have been called "Only Thing That COUNTS in Baseball"

[@FoolishBaseball]

Well shoot

[@pserndbsj8337]

You must feel like a real chatch ​@@FoolishBaseball

[@braxton3556]

But there are multiple things that count in baseball

[@MacConman]

@@FoolishBaseball Classic youtuber, putting no effort into their second channel videos

[@smoceany9478]

@@braxton3556 the umpire, the chyron, the announcers, holy shit youre right

[@mmsnorby]

Mike Trout's pixelated face popping up in the mirror killed me. Exactly what I needed to start my day.

[@King_Immanuel]

Finally a second channel upload

[@FoolishBaseball]

come on now

[@pyrotechnic96]

​@@FoolishBaseballquantity > quality baybeee

[@ryan_alexander]

@@FoolishBaseballhe (we) just wants more Pickle videos

[@TwoToneShoes]

@@FoolishBaseball Foolish Baseball is the Jacob DeGrom to Foolish Bailey's Jordan Lyles. Sure, the first is an all time great baseball channel, but the second will get you through a whole season despite a lower quality of videos pitche- I mean produced.

[@thevidguy11]

Just found this cool offshoot channel of the foolish bailey channel! Thinking about subbing.

[@FoolishBaseball]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@JaredGoofball]

@@FoolishBaseballhe has no idea what is in for

[@adidab14]

what kind of a name is bailey?

[@Roysorb]

Paul DeJong's been real quiet since this came out

[@davidchodds]

And Miles Straw. LOL

[@bradleybalsters2078]

Probably because he said his name wrong

[@Verlisify]

The energy of this video was wild. The whole script was read like a jokey intro segment. No one on FB's level

[@FoolishBaseball]

In the words of Max Muncy, “THANK YOU FRIEND”

[@tgags123HD]

"Whether we're talking about the Magnus effect or Magnus Carlsen..." A+. Bravo.

[@jeffreytoman8351]

I was also impressed w that reference…. I had to rewind it a few seconds just to make sure I heard what I had thought.

[@Regnorash]

There's also the Magnus Carlsen effect. It's when other chess players don't punish Magnus's mistakes, because they trust too much that it must a correct play if Magnus played it.

[@leonjames22]

" I could play in the big leagues today, if pitchers weren't allowed to trick me !" So true Bailey me too 😂😂 amen brother

[@Jcoch_27]

Honestly even if they couldn't there's no way I'm hitting 95+

[@MrTevens]

@@Jcoch_27 Some might say being able to throw that fast is genetically cheating so still counts.

[@nandy9285]

​@@Jcoch_27 faster spin rate fast balls deceptively "rise" so there's no escape lol

[@IPH-sd1zv]

right there with him lol

[@Grahambhatt]

props to foolish to getting right into the video and answering the question before i even read the title! also 2:07 what a line

[@FoolishBaseball]

I like the horsey but I also like the castle

[@ethanmoore886]

yeah incredible

[@FTLnovaKid]

💯

[@cincinnatireds1729]

Every day I pray that Bailey uploads a terrific video

[@FoolishBaseball]

you're too kind

[@FTLnovaKid]

😤😤

[@redrangers12330]

@@FoolishBaseballhe did the classic move, edit the comment after someone responds

[@mattattack2502]

This guy gets it

[@sendAJtospace]

He pulled a fast one 😔

[@Cardsfan5]

This legit helped me understand the game of baseball at a deeper level. Watching the game will be more engaging when I dive into the counts. Get pumped at a 3-0 and 3-1 count. Go crazy when a hit comes on an 0-2 count

[@WT1wL]

It was obvious

[@lovedavantlamour301]

Dude I thought everyone had checked out the science of hitting from their local library by 10 years old

[@jord.an6123]

@@WT1wL hey im australian. You dont understand cricket, but you dont see me calling you silly for it. Videos like this are great for people just getting into it, or people wanting to understand baseball better. Why not just be nice.

[@WT1wL]

@@jord.an6123 I understand Cricket. You're mean

[@jord.an6123]

@@WT1wL Well then, i apologise

[@alejandrocervantes9138]

wow this guy really explained chess perfectly

[@nomorefielders]

Is having fun and playing the game the right way 👍

[@FoolishBaseball]

and sportsmanship and family values

[@riversidepark4107]

How are you not verified yet?

[@robertcrist6059]

@nomorefielders @@FoolishBaseball and making it to FA to make loads of money; and one day hold that hunk of metal

[@kodic4419]

Undertale reference in a baseball vid is wild 😭😭6:27

[@brendansouter4869]

Foolish Baseball sighting, instantly makes my day

[@FoolishBaseball]

The first sign of spring

[@ryanmccrary1880]

What a good video analyzing different pitch counts. There’s so much information here that I’m probably gonna have to watch it a few times. Keep crushing it Bailey!!!

[@FoolishBaseball]

Thanks!

[@92Vreid88]

Your videos always ignite my love for baseball again, so please send this channel to Anthony Rendon. - Yes I'm a sad Angels fan.

[@FoolishBaseball]

Do you think this channel can make Anthony Rendon love baseball too?

[@92Vreid88]

@@FoolishBaseball Genuinely yes.

[@carlwilliams9642]

13:22 THANK YOU!!!!! Although, I would also argue that a single with a runner on 1st is still more valuable than a walk considering the 31.8% of base runners on first that took extra base(s) on a single in 2023. The only time that the value of singles and walks is truly moot is when the bases are empty.

[@alexandermoorehead3200]

In situations with fewer than two outs and a runner on first, roughly 12% of PAs end in a double play. If we subtract the 35% of at bats that end in a K, BB, or HR (since you can only hit into a double play on a ball in play) that number goes up to 18%. And it turns out that the double play subtracts roughly twice as many expected runs as 1st and 3rd situations add, which is why the single and walk are roughly equal in value in that situation.

[@user-go5jw4hr7i]

More analytical videos like this PLEASE. This is a masterpiece.

[@major4smith]

This reminds me of the Corey Seager dilemma Corey swings at quite a lot of first pitches, one of the highest in baseball. Pitchers know this, but they also know the disadvantages of starting off 1-0 to a hitter like Seager. What follows is a pick-your-poison and is why good first ball hitters often end up drawing a lot of walks.

[@eugenefullstack7613]

The final boss music kicking in during the part about pitchers being able to trick you was *chef's kiss* 16:37

[@blessd24]

Excellent idea for an educational video about baseball that could help a moderate baseball fan enjoy the game deeper. Well done.

[@harrisonspires7777]

I’m obsessed with your writing style, Bailey. So intelligent and funny! That’s all. Just a comment about how I feel each time I watch your videos.

[@ernie3375]

legitimately laughed so many times during this vid. Keep up the great work!! and so much effort on the second channel, gotta respect it

[@blakeb4490]

Wow one of my favorite baseball bits in a long time😂 loved this one Bailey, keep it up

[@mattkerrigan]

This is one of the best baseball bits videos I think, extremely well done FB

[@bludog1043]

Babe wake up a new baseball bits just dropped

[@FoolishBaseball]

babe. babe please wake up

[@roryosullivan3000]

Very fun game theory video. Also maybe the most laughs in any baseball bits. horse’s name was bacon and despite everything it’s still mike trout both really got me. Love the magnus line too

[@conorturnbull4325]

I get so excited when I see a post from here! Love your stuff.

[@BraylonTomlinson]

As a batter and pitcher this completely makes sense and I learned a lot from this. Great video!

[@jackson5770]

this is one of your funniest scripts yet haha. really great vid

[@bencheevers6693]

I respect so much that the title is answered in the first sentence and it grabbed me in such a way that I watched the rest

[@micahrodie1376]

This is probably my favorite video you've ever done! As a coach, I'm probably going to have my kids watch this entire thing just to understand that the count matters more than they think it does

[@bigfloridapimp]

Back to back uploads from Jolly and Foolish? What a great Saturday afternoon 😅

[@sawmill035]

Day 2,350 of me asking Bailey to do a video on the 2011 Phillies pitching staff

[@tsj12340]

Yay! I got my dream video of Foolish talking about counts!! Thank you so much!!

[@racg174]

i think this is your best video ever. i keep coming back to it and thinking about it.

[@kylewarne1265]

I wish so badly there was anyone making quality videos like these for Ice Hockey. Baseball is lucky to have you, Foolish.

[@speedydirtyhand]

What a great media piece. Thank you, FB.

[@cjosborn4796]

Dude Bailey is so funny legitimately, the cutaway gags got me today, I laughed out-loud at the Guinea pig joke and the undertale one lol

[@jakeross1484]

Bailey really stepped up with the animations and graphics in this one! Well done sir!

[@johnathannease6974]

I feel like I should show this video to a little league baseball team to help them understand decision making at the plate.

[@IanRosevear]

This is probably your best video ever. Great work

[@davidchodds]

Awesome job! Being an old school stats nerd as myself (who has simulated or kept score of 10,000+ games), I think you are the only new modern metrics guy who makes sense of all of these otherwise unnecessary non-transparent numbers.

[@rikupv]

I love this channel. For someone who’s a bit of a novice when it comes to the more advanced stuff in baseball, these types of videos make me learn way quicker since they’re interesting. Would I have any idea what a wOBA is if I didn’t watch this video? Absolutely not

[@millerj54982]

Always love watching these vids!

[@toadeightyfive]

2:04 "a little horsie that can only L" also describes scuderia ferrari pretty well

[@jwheatthins2465]

That was a really really good video Bailey!

[@pyRoy6]

Thanks to that other video on your main channel, I can't unsee all of the yankers in this video trying to get the count advantage.

[@owencozine827]

Thank you I am starting to fiend for baseball this is just the methadone I need

[@FoolishBaseball]

The first hit is free

[@liammaggs2985]

They fiending for more!!

[@evilzead471]

Dude, I can't LOL at work and the "in 1982, before you were born and your parents had fulfilling lives" was, well, challenging. Thanks for that!

[@ThatOnePianoMan]

The reference at 6:28 filled me with determination

[@zachkennett6480]

You got my click with Mookie’s beauty, kept it with yours

[@Yasumy_myl]

Your videos always show everything I love with this weird sport. Can't wait for the season to start.

[@TheTEN24]

Awesome content as always Bailey

[@thomaspicher4325]

These videos are truly incredible.

[@seakos16]

this might be the one singular greatest video you’ve posted over all the years

[@jroggs85]

Good news: you're the pitcher and you've got a 0-2 count. Bad news: the batter is Andrew McCutchen, and there's a furry convention in town.

[@FoolishBaseball]

the two offset and and it's an even matchup imo

[@GaffordVids]

This might be your best work yet.

[@The_MelonMan]

Getting new foolish baseball uploads is like a hit of crack after being sober for 20 years

[@ThinkingFootball]

Sensational work

[@user-of9qq6op5u]

@2:09 Sick rising fastball. Best pitch in baseball history. I wish I had one.

[@pkimmel]

This video is so informative and yet not informative at all. Love it.

[@teejin669]

So many amazing lines in this video.

[@Isaac_46]

Always a good day when Foolish baseball uploads!

[@kizitokatende412]

actually a brilliantly done video

[@ericesn]

Really great video. Subscribed!

[@RollzRoyce199]

I remember David Ortiz being one of the first guys I saw regularly have the green light to swing on 3-0, and he would rake. I realize he didn’t play entirely in pitch tracking era, but I’d be interested to see his stats. I swear I’m not just talking about the ball he hit out of the Tokyo Dome.

[@eugenefullstack7613]

Another insta classic from Foolish Baseball

[@ryan_alexander]

"Magnus effect or Magnus Carlsen" I love you Bailey this had me rolling

[@Waogo]

This fucking channel. Without a doubt the best Baseball related channel on this hellsite.

[@EHeroClayman]

Bailey, I'll have you know I was alive in 1988. I was 3 years old. I remember the Kirk Gibson at bat like a highlight. I'm lying about the highlight but not the being alive in 88. Jokes aside, I dig this video. Either you're good at hitting the baseball or you're not. Pitchers that have good stuff can get just about anybody out.

[@coleb9410]

That was an absolutely incredible video.

[@zachjacobson5844]

Love this style of video

[@jwkenny3]

thank you for acknowledging the royals as a franchise. You are the only media platform that does nowadays

[@manijoly7450]

Nice one foolish. Don’t think I didn’t realize this is actually another Freddie freeman video

[@nixn6412]

I hate on everything but you buddy. You bring joy to my soul

[@chinopinowarrior9022]

"Show me your count and I'll show you your future." - Obviously Boy Named Bailey

[@smoceany9478]

every time you make a video its your best ever

[@greengriffin7758]

A new Foolish Baseball video? I guess we should COUNT our blessings

[@winbag468]

So nice to see Bailey posting here on his second channel

[@Electro_Holder]

as someone who loves chess and baseball, i rlly enjoyed you implementing chess terms into the script when talking abt baseball haha

[@eugenefullstack7613]

Seeing that Trout is #1 in the league in heart/shadow differential made me happy.

[@xavierriv41]

It's unreasonable how much joy I get from him still being the best at something

[@babyfacenc]

Super entertaining. Thanks!

[@heyitswesty]

bailey just saved a ton of mlb the show players with this awesome video. We see you homie

[@Ben-oi6kz]

1:10 "thank you friend"

[@jamesweldon8118]

15:32 chach is such an underrated word

[@tooloosebogle8849]

Baseball bits needs an award at this point

[@FoolishBaseball]

I'd take a Razzie

[@Numberidge]

One of the best channels to ever touch KZbin 🤟🏼

[@yottea9727]

This is the first Baseball Bits episode I've watched since the pandemic. You've become so... "Baseball Bits..."

[@MetroplexBias]

Damn, this video is super well done

[@skylla7452]

6:32 Wisdom always sneaks his way into these videos lmao, hes criminally underrated by most cubs fans despite being a pretty good hitter

[@FoolishBaseball]

Agreed. He knows what he’s doing.

[@royazoulay3371]

imo, one of your most fascinating videos, you probably put a ton of research into it

[@johnwhitaker4293]

I’m glad that I found Baseball Bits again, I missed Bailey taking light jabs at me

[@alecj3454]

Excellent research.

[@Thesavagegamer032]

0:43 I was at this game, no one knew wtf was going on

[@ddogegaming8031]

New baseball bits just dropped

[@napkamino7918]

this might be your best video

[@danplewnarz]

I just hope all the boys are having fun and playing nice.