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| Marchelle Bobbs
May 12, 2019
9:30:01 PM
Entry #: 4262004
| 2.20: DROP THIRD STRIKE. A dropped third strike only matters when first base is unoccupied OR there are two outs. If there is a runner on first base and less than two outs, then a dropped third strike doesn't matter and the batter is out.
a. With less than two outs, the batter may only advance on a dropped third strike if there is no runner on first base. With 2 outs, the batter may advance on a dropped third strike in any situation.
b. On an uncaught third strike with (1) no runner on first base, or (2) with a runner on first base and two outs, the batter immediately becomes a runner. The strike is called, but the umpire does not call the batter out. The umpire may also signal that there is "no catch" of the pitch.
c. Bases loaded with 2 outs, a run cannot score on a play where the third out is made by the batter-runner before touching first and, since the batter-runner was thrown out at first on the dropped third strike, the run does not count. Alternately, with bases loaded, the catcher, after retrieving the dropped third strike, can step on home plate before the runner from third base reaches home plate to get the force out.
d. Score the play "K PB" if the batter reaches first base on a passed ball third strike. Passed balls are considered the catcher's fault. Score the play "K 2-3" if the third strike is uncaught, but the catcher throws the batter out at first base.
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