In MLB, yes.
MLB Rule 6.05(b) states that a batter is out when "A third strike is legally caught by the catcher" with the added comment "'Legally caught' means in the catcher's glove before the ball touches the ground".
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Is it considered a strike or a ball if a throw by the pitcher bounces before the catcher has it but still passes through the strike zone?
A dropped third strike is a "special case". When a 3rd strike is dropped, the batter becomes a "runner". If the ball bounced as you described and it was a 3rd strike, it will be treated as a hit. Any pitched ball that hits in front of the plate is considered a ball unless, of course, the batter swings at it.
What happens if a pitched ball bounces and the batter hits it?
It is considered a legally batted ball subject to being a fair or foul ball. Also, if a pitched ball bounces in the dirt and strikes the batter, the ball is dead and the batter receives first base as he was legally hit by a pitched ball.
If the batter swings and misses the third strike but the ball hits the ground first and the catcher catches it cleanly is it still an out?
it is considered a dropped third strike. the batter must be tagged or thrown out, same as if the catcher had dropped the ball. -LM, umpire
Can you pinch hit for a batter after he is pitched too?
Yes you can pinch hit for a batter once he is pitched to, but of course the new batter starts his at bat with the count of the batter previous.
Can batter surrender dropped third strike?
no
Batter kick dropped third strike is he out?
yes
In baseball is a batter out if the catcher drops a third strike and the batter does not realize it was a dropped ball until he is almost to the dugout and then runs safely to first?
Once the player has headed for the dugout he can be considered out. However, if the umpire has not called the batter out yet, then he is still in play.
What is a batter credited with when the batter reaches 1st base on a dropped third strike?
The batter would be charged with a strikeout and an at-bat.
Does it matter if the batter swings or not on the dropped third strike rule?
No.
Can batter advance on dropped third strike?
yes, but he can be thrown out if the ball beats him to first after the dropped 3rd strike.
With two out can a batter on a third dropped strike run to first?
Yes.
Who was the last batter nolan Ryan pitched to?
Dave Magadan
If a runner from third crosses home before fielder tags runner running from first on batted ball does run count?
If you mean that there are already two outs, then, no, the run does not count. Any time the batter is put out before reaching 1st base, it is considered a force out. Therefore, no run counts on a play where the batter makes the 3rd out before reaching 1st base.
If a pitched ball in fastpitch softball hits the ground and then hits the batter does the batter get awarded a base?
Yes
Can a runner score on a dropped third strike if the batter is out at first?
Yes, as long as the batter thrown out at first is not the third out of the inning.
In baseball is it a dropped third strike if the pitcher throws a pitch in the dirt with the count 2-2 and the batter swings and misses and the catcher catches the ball off the dirt on one bounce?
It has to be caught it-the-air first. "Dropped Third Strike" is a misleading term. It should be called the "Uncaught Third Strike". So, if the ball touches the dirt before reaching the catcher, it is indeed a dropped third strike.
Can a batter run to first on dropped 3rd strike bunt in Softball?
Yes they can.
Does batter have to swing to be legal runner on a dropped third strike?
no it just has to be a strike
When does the catcher need to tag a batter that has struck out?
whenever the third strike is dropped
If a batter strikes out is then hit by the pitched ball the batter is out but what is the status of the baserunners?
Ball's dead and runners can't advance.
What is the ruling if a pitched ball bounces before it hits the batter in softball?
If it hit the batter the batter gets first and it's scored as a hit by pitch.
If a player drops a Foul ball is it an error?
Yes. A dropped foul ball can be considered an error if the official scorer deems that the player should have caught the ball. The batter will not reach base in this case. However, if the batter subsequently scores a run, the run will be unearned. Notably, an error on a dropped foul ball would not disrupt a pitcher's attempt to record a perfect game.
Is it considered an error if a third baseman drops a line drive but gets a runner out who decides to try for home from third - unforced - and gets thrown out?
No error, batter is credited with reaching first on a fielder's choice.
What if the batter swings and the ball hits his hands rolls fair?
The ball is live and the batter is subject to being put out or reaching 1st base safely.
What is the ruling if a pitched ball bounces before it hits the batter - slide1?
When a pitch is made, at any time the pitch hits the batter, it is considered a base on balls (walk) unlessthe ball is in the strike zone (and hasn't touched the ground)the batter makes no attempt to move out of the wayIf the batter makes no attempt to move out of the way the pitch is just ruled a ball. But if it is ball 4, then the batter is awarded the walk.
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