because the word ''strikeout"does not fit on a scorecard.symbols are used for all Baseball notation when scoring a game.
A 'K' is a strikeout where the batter swung at strike three. A 'k' is a strikeout where the batter did not swing at strike three.
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Strike Outs
The third strike in baseball is called a K.
The "K" is placed backwards in cases where the batter strikes out looking.
K - Abbreviation for Strike Originally it was struck out, k is the last letter in struck.
The element Potassium (symbol K from its old name of 'kalium')Potassium.
k stands for strikeout looking K stands for strikeout swinging
Pins Knocked Down In A Strike
The original game of baseball had the batter stand with his foot against a peg in the ground and the pitcher then throw the ball at the batter. If the ball struck the batter on the trunk of the body it was term a strike. One strike and you were out. This game as far as I know originated in Wales, UK. I stand to be corrected on the last point.
It signifies a new pitcher's strike out.
K9 stands for the ratio of strike outs per 9 innings pitched.