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Apr 28, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA; A fan sits in the stands at Progressive Field as seagulls fly over the seats in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-US PRESSWIRE
Apr 28, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA; A fan sits in the stands at Progressive Field as seagulls fly over the seats in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-US PRESSWIRE

So our hitters are supposed to be patient because everyone is convinced Mickey Hatcher chooses when they swing the bat.

But when Howie Kendrick takes a fat pitch for strikes one and two he is supposed to stop being patient and swing at garbage high and away.

Is that how it works?