third strike dropped by catcher
Question
I do understand the rule, the runner may get the base, but does it count as a out for the inning or just the pitcher.
Answer
Hey Dave,
I am not sure of your question, but I'll try anyway.
I don't understand this part. "does it count as a out for the inning or just the pitcher." Just the pitcher?
A drop third strike is when the pitcher strikes out a batter, but the ball is missed or dropped by the catcher. The batter runs to first base as if he hit a ground ball. The fielder can tag the runner or throw to first base to get the out. A drop third strike only goes in affect when there is No runner on first base.
The play goes down as a strike out reguardless (out or safe), but there is no OUT unless the batter is thrown out or tagged out. So actually, you can have 4 strike outs in 1 inning.
So it goes down as an out for the innning, and a strike out for the pitcher.
Dennis
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