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Originally posted by SamNVa
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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You are right and that is what it says, but based on the logic you just presented, look at the NOTE to 8.1.a: "Batter becomes a runner when entitled to run." Yes, this is under "hitting a fair ball." Now, can you tell me when the batter is not entitled to run when they hit a fair ball? I cannot think of one situation where this is true and before someone says, "How about a hard line drive back to the pitcher?", that doesn't mean the batter is not entitled to run. Therefore, they must have put that note in there to create a time line for the following rules.
Meanwhile, on a third strike with less than two outs and 1B occupied, the batter is not entitled to do anything, but go to the dugout area.
We are dealing with NFHS, and their wording often seems to contradict itself. They do make it hard to lock down some things, don't they?
d:-)