3rd Strike In The Dirt

[NewUmpinCT]

Guys thanks for clearing that up in my mind. I didn't look at it that way and I didn't actually see it in the NFHS rule book (unless I missed it... Is it referenced there?)

[BretMan]

Originally Posted by NewUmpinCT

Guys thanks for clearing that up in my mind. I didn't look at it that way and I didn't actually see it in the NFHS rule book (unless I missed it... Is it referenced there?)

Hint: Look at all the conditions where a batter becomes a batter-runner.

Then, look at all the rules governing runners (and how they are put out).

Now, put the two together...

[PeteBooth]

Yes it's referenced in the FED rule book

FED rule 2.29.3 Definition of a Force

Pete Booth

[aceholleran]

If I see F2 about to make a play to 1B on a third strike where B1 does not become a runner. I verbalize once: "Batter's out." Once again, I do this only when B1 runs to first and F2 pops up likes he's gonna hurl the horsehide.

It's not to make myself feel better; it's to avert a fugly sitch where all heck breaks loose.

I don't feel this is aiding the defense.

Harrumph.