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I disagree Mike. Rule 8.1.1b clearly states that the batter becomes a runner when charged with a third strike. The note following the rule states that the runner is immediately out if the third strike is caught, and by extension, if 1st base is occupied with less than 2 outs.
The only reason I can see for putting this statement in the rule book is to give this player the status of a retired runner for the other applicable rules.
--Sam
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