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Is a pitched ball that hits the ground before reaching the batter considered to be a dropped third strike?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoThis play is referred to as "redeye". If a batter misses (or does not swing) at the 3rd strike, and the catcher drops it, the runner must run to first before the catcher throws the dropped pitch to first. If the runner is beaten by the throw, it is simply a strikeout in the books. If the runner beats out the throw, it still goes as a strikeout, but his advance to first will be listed as an error by either the pitcher or the catcher (depending on how bad the pitch was, and the reason it was not caught). In Little League (60 foot basepaths) batter is out on strike three no matter what the catcher does.
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∙ 14y agoIf the Out at 1B is the 2nd Out, the the run would score. If the Out at 1B is the 3rd Out, the run would not score, because it's a force play, and if the 3rd Out is on a force play, no runs score.
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∙ 13y agoIn 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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∙ 15y agook this confuses me if they have 2 strikes on them and they pitch it and the catcher misses it they run and the catcher has to throw them out hope it helpes!
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∙ 14y agoyes, so as a result it is possible to strike out four batters in an inning
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∙ 14y agoOnce 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.
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∙ 14y agoIn softball yes.. if first base is not occupied.... but it depends on Baseball and softball and what leval you play at
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∙ 15y agoNo, this is not ruled an error.
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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.
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 ball bounces off the dirt and into the strike zone is it considered a strike or a ball?
A called strike cannot hit the ground and then go thru the strike zone. Baseball rule section 2.00 Definitions of Terms: A ball is a pitch which does not enter the strike zone in flight and is not struck at by the batter. If the pitch touches the ground and bounces through the strike zone it is a "ball". If such a pitch touches the batter, he shall be awarded first base. If the batter swings at such a pitch after two strikes, the ball cannot be caught, for the purposes of rule 6.05 (c) and 6.09 (b). If the batter hits such a pitch, the ensuing action shall be the same as if he hit the ball in flight.
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 considered a good time for running from home plate to first base in little league?
When you hit the ball into fair territory or when a 3rd strike is dropped by the catcher. There's no other time a batter needs to run to first.
Is it an unearned run when the catcher throws to first to throw the batter out on a dropped third strike?
yes
If the ball is pitched and the batter doesn't swing but the ball hits the bat what is the call?
It is a strike.
What are the three ways a batter can get on a base in softball?
There are several ways to reach first base, but the 5 ways to be awarded first base, without putting the ball into play: 1. Hit-by-pitch 2. Base on Balls 3. Intentional Walk 4. Dropped 3rd strike 5. Catcher interference (hitting catchers glove while swinging)
If a pitched ball hits the batters hand and also the bat and he is not swinging is it a hit batsman?
If the batter was swinging it is a strike...if the batter was not swinging, then they are deemed to have been "hit by pitch" and are awarded first base.
When a batter swings at a pitcher and misses it?
If the batter swings and the ball hits anywhere but the bat the pitch is called a strike. Even if it hits the person batting, while swinging, but if he is bunting and gets hit it is not a strike There is no rule that states that if a batter is attempting to bunt and a pitched ball hits him that the pitch is anything but a strike. In short, if a batter is hit during any type of swing, the pitch is ruled a strike.
