Pitched ball hits dirt...drop 3rd strike

Chin Music10+ posts

2 strikes on batter & 2 outs. Batter swings and misses. Pitched ball hits dirt just in front of catchers glove and then goes directly into catcher's glove. Batter runs thinking he is in
a drop 3rd strike situation.

Does drop 3rd strike rule apply?

Where is this situation addressed in rule book?

6/1/119:40 AM

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piaa_ump5,000+ posts

Yes, it most certainly does.....with 2 outs if the ball is not legally caught "in flight", the the D3K or more properly the "3rd strike not caught" applies

Rule 6.09 B in OBR and I think 2.20.2 in FED.

Rule 6.05B gives you the definition of legally caught...

6.05 (b) A third strike is legally caught by the catcher;

Rule 6.05(b) Comment: "Legally caught" means in the catcher's glove before the ball touches the ground.

6/1/119:51 AM

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Chin Music10+ posts

Thank you!

6/1/1110:02 AM

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