If the batter swings at strikes, they will be successful.
The batter has 3 shots at the ball; they need to use them all.
Looking at the 1st and 2nd strike is as bad as looking at the 3rd strike.
I'm a HUGE proponent of swinging at first strikes. But that's only if it's in a zone the hitter likes to hit from on strike one. You won't be successful swigning at first pitch strikes that are on the black. When that happen's you need to lay off not swing.