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full count

[ˈfʊl kaʊnt]
nounpl: full counts
contagem cheia
1. In baseball, a situation where the batter has three balls and two strikes, representing the maximum number of pitches before the at-bat must be resolved
The pitcher was careful with his next throw, knowing they were at a full count.
O arremessador foi cuidadoso com seu próximo lançamento, sabendo que estavam em uma contagem cheia.
2. A critical moment in baseball where the next pitch will likely determine the outcome of the at-bat
On a full count, anything can happen—a home run or a strikeout.
Em uma contagem cheia, qualquer coisa pode acontecer—um home run ou um strikeout.
NYC Slang
Full count (used in NYC baseball culture, particularly referring to high-pressure moments at Yankee Stadium)
Synonyms
3-2 count3 balls and 2 strikes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contagem cheia
Standard term used in Brazilian baseball commentary
Portugal
contagem máxima
Less common usage, as baseball is not widely played in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a full count
down to a full count
working the full count
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