Dropped third strike

[Tim C]

Dan let's assume that you still have failed to invest in a RULE BOOK. Let's assume that again rather than doing your own research you are asking for us to "teach" you the rule.

The rule is simple and yet complicated.

The rule is simple the mechanic can be much more difficult.

Regards,

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Dan let's assume that you still have failed to invest in a RULE BOOK. Let's assume that again rather than doing your own research you are asking for us to "teach" you the rule.

The rule is simple and yet complicated.

The rule is simple the mechanic can be much more difficult.

Regards,

It is easy to assume that you are a paragon of pomposity.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

It is easy to assume that you are a paragon of pomposity.

If you've followed the posting history of LLDan, you'd see that Tee might also be considered showing great restraint.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by GarthB

If you've followed the posting history of LLDan, you'd see that Tee might also be considered showing great restraint.

My advice to Tee:

Answer his question if you want to.

Ignore his question if you like.

Pretend not to be a jerk in the process.

Joe

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by GarthB

If you've followed the posting history of LLDan, you'd see that Tee might also be considered showing great restraint.

Please see the following threads for an example of what Garth is referring to.

"First Game Experience"

"Funny Question"

Clearly Tee has indeed "turned a new leaf."

[Tim C]

"My advice to Tee:

"Answer his question if you want to.

"Ignore his question if you like.

"Pretend not to be a jerk in the process."

Why would I take advice from the peanut gallery?

Joe, don't get me started. Go back to your small diamond game . . . they are calling for a baby sitter.

Regards,

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by Tim C

"My advice to Tee:

"Answer his question if you want to.

"Ignore his question if you like.

"Pretend not to be a jerk in the process."

Why would I take advice from the peanut gallery?

Joe, don't get me started. Go back to your small diamond game . . . they are calling for a baby sitter.

Regards,

Good idea, I will.

I LOVE this game!

Why I am going to seriously try to understand you, I do not know...here is a try.

I think it is a bad idea to be a jerk to a young umpire so, you think that means I only umpire on a "small diamond"? That makes no sense.

A lot of us guys that umpire on "big diamonds" like to be friendly and help out young guys. Furthermore, I like to not be a jerk to young guys whether they are umpires or not. I am so sorry that I have let you down, Tee.

Joe

[Tim C]

Joe;

I just hate dealing with the uninitiated:

"A Slam" is unsuccessful if you ignore it . . . good for you.

However, I just think you're dumb and didn't recognize it.

Regards,

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Good idea, I will.

I LOVE this game!

Why I am going to seriously try to understand you, I do not know...here is a try.

I think it is a bad idea to be a jerk to a young umpire so, you think that means I only umpire on a "small diamond"? That makes no sense.

A lot of us guys that umpire on "big diamonds" like to be friendly and help out young guys. Furthermore, I like to not be a jerk to yung guys whether they are umpires or not. I am so sorry that I have let you down, Tee.

Joe

Some fine English there, Shakespeare.

[bluezebra]

When all you paragons of virtue are done sniping at each other, please note, there is no such thing as a dropped third strike. The proper terminology is, a third strike not caught.

Also, rule books don't include mechanics. There is no specific mechanic for a third strike not caught.

1..The B/R attempts to reach 1B.

2..The catcher retrieves the ball, and throws to 1B in an attempt to retire the B/R.

3..The BU makes a 'safe' or 'out' call.

Fairly simple.

Bob

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

In your haste to be cute, you murdered the English language.

"ONE" cannot be a "THEY".

joe

I stand humbly corrected.

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

It is easy to assume that you are a paragon of pomposity.

That comes from an expert in the subject.

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Dan let's assume that you still have failed to invest in a RULE BOOK. Let's assume that again rather than doing your own research you are asking for us to "teach" you the rule.

The rule is simple and yet complicated.

The rule is simple the mechanic can be much more difficult.

Regards,

Tim, I know and understand what the rule is. I'm not 100% what the mechanic was for that, what to call, etc.