If a pitch is hit into play, what is it in the pitch count?

Question

Is it a strike or ball?

Answer 1

a strike

Answer 2

strike

Answer 3

It is considered a strike,  Just like a foul ball

Answer 4

Strike....a pitch is only a ball if the batter does not swing and it is out of the strike zone. If the batter swings and misses at a ball out of the strike zone it is also a strike because he swung at it.

Answer 5

A strike. The batter offered at the pitch, so it must be counted a strike.

Answer 6

It's a strike.

Answer 7

if the ball ever makes contact with the batter's bat it is always a strike.