I proposed this question to my son. Now I thought I'd see what every body else has to say about it.
Who strikes out who?
Does the Pitcher strike out (K) the Batter or does the Batter Strike out his self?
Both have a job to do, and If both are doing theirs then it's a matter of who makes the first mistake.
I feel that the batter actually strikes out his self. Primarily by giving up, not staying focused and aggressive and not fighting off the close pitches until the pitcher makes the first mistake and puts the ball where he (the batter) wants it.
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