When the player makes any contact of the ball with the bat, regardless of the extent of his swing. Also, if the player moves the bat forward and either breaks his wrists or the bat's path carries it beyond home plate.
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A strikeout is when you either miss the ball or if you swing during a ball.
Yes, there are no rules in baseball stating what kind of pitch a batter may swing at. It wouldn't be wise to swing at a pitch thrown during an intentional walk, but if the batter wanted to it would be legal.
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you hit the ball with a bat and you catch the ball with the glove and you throw the ball with your arm. sounds complicated, i know