dropped 3rd strike (ball hit ground 1st)

2016/7/15 17:16:22

Question
ASA girl fastpitch. 12U

Is it a dropped 3rd strike if a pitcher threw the ball and it hit the ground first and catcher not catch it?

Answer
Yes, in a situation with two strikes, anytime the ball hits the ground between the time of the pitch and catcher control of the ball you have a dropped third strike. Of course this assumes the batter doesn't make contact with the bat or the ball doesn't hit the batter.

Tom

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