A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out

Question

A. pick off
B. pitcher
c. shortstop
d. strike zone
e. strike
f. ball
g. umpire
h. catcher
i. foul ball
j.error

Answer 1

A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out:

1. E. Strike - If the batter does not swing and the pitch is within the strike zone, it's called a strike.
2. I. Foul Ball - If a batter hits a ball that goes foul (and it’s the first two strikes), it doesn’t count as an out on its own but can lead to a strikeout situation.
3. A. Pick Off - This is when the pitcher attempts to get a baserunner out, usually by throwing to a base (often first) while they are leading off.

However, the best three overall options specifically related to getting a batter out are E. Strike, F. Ball (if it's a third strike call), and potentially A. Pick off or I. Foul Ball depending on the context. But if focusing solely on getting a batter directly out, choices can sometimes be subjective.

So primarily, think of E. Strike, and if there's a third strike or a catch of a foul ball that is not caught.