General
backwards k
What does backwards k mean?
A scorekeeping mark for a strikeout in which the batter is called out looking rather than swinging, denoted by a reversed 'K.'
"He got rung up on a backwards K right down the middle."
Origin
American baseball scorekeeping convention; a normal K is a swinging strikeout, a reversed K is called.
Frequently asked questions
What is a backwards K in baseball?
It's a scorekeeping mark for a strikeout looking, where the batter is called out without swinging, shown as a reversed 'K.'
What's the difference between a K and a backwards K?
A normal K records a swinging strikeout, while a backwards K records a called third strike the batter took looking.
Why do fans hold up backwards K signs?
Fans post a reversed K to celebrate a strikeout looking, matching the scorekeeping symbol for a called third strike.
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