Are those worse than 5,6, or 7 pitch outs like Rickie's? Yes, because one pitch outs keep the pitcher's pitch count low (say that five times fast). That said, I don't mind if someone swings at a first pitch if it's a good one at which to swing. I mean, why let a meaty fastball down the middle go by and put yourself in %%$+@*? I don't remember what kind of pitch Gomez swung at, though.