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full count

American

[fool kaunt] / ˈfʊl ˈkaʊnt /

noun

Baseball.

a count of three balls and two strikes on the batter, considered full because either a fourth ball or a third strike would end the at-bat by, respectively, walking or striking out the batter.

Etymology

Origin of full count

First recorded in 1940–45

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full count

With a runner on second and one out, he pitched to a full count against designated hitter Victor Bericoto.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

This year's full count, Tony later tells me, is one of the best yet.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

In a full count, Rushing fouled off another changeup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

The pitcher and batter didn’t acknowledge the outburst, although Wrobleski’s pitch ended up in the dirt for a full count.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

No few had fallen, renowned or nameless, captain or soldier; for it was a great battle and the full count of it no tale has told.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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