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Posted By: jeff s

he's talking about all sorts of non-powerful hits that fielders can't get to. For instance, a pitcher can't control where a ground ball goes, beyond perhaps throwing heaters and forcing the hitter to hit the other way.

No pitcher has the power to generate guaranteed 5-3's or 6-3s -- some of those grounders will go through the hole and be singles. With the exception of the rare E2 on a strikeout, no K's "go through the hole."