Usually it’s because if you throw behind the batter and the catcher still catches it, then both the current batter and the next batter are both automatically called out. If the catcher misses the ball, then the batter on-deck may shout, “Whack-bat!” and the current batter goes to third base, unless it is already…

Ah, I came here expecting to see the usual Gawker disdain for all things midwest, but had to reach the comments to find a douchebag to fulfill it.

that’s some solid trolling.

Can’t be pro-bat flip and not love the other guy clapping in his face. He’s excited showing emotion, just spelled a walk-off word. Give the kid his props. You old, white asshole.