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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Originally posted by JJ
If strike three is dropped and the batter starts to run, I will yell "the batter's out, the batter's out" no matter what level of ball I do (and all I do is College and Independent Pro). It solves more potential problems than it can lead to if nothing is said.
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Agreed.
And, (I think this came up in this thread), I give the "safe" sign and some verbal (I think it's either, "the ball's down" or "no catch") if there's a question that the strike was not caught (and it's a situation where the batter can run).
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I'm with Bob and JJ. It's preventive and good officiating at ALL levels. Had it happen in a men's game on Sunday. Three "batter's out"s after the ball bounced and the batter started for first.
Of course, the offense argued that the runner was STEALING so first base wasn't occupied. Ri-i-i-i-i-ght.