dropped third strike

[Tim C]

Roger:

What seems like the most basic answer (the one you have given) is not "exactly" true.

There seems to be a major disagreement between the two most significant "authoritive" sources.

Jaksa/Roder and Jim Evans "seem" to disagree on this issue.

Where you (and I) come from is that the defense should not be protected after they screw up.

There is a definite group that says "even an inadvertant" kick, which happens after a couple of steps out of the box, is deemed to be interferring with the play.

If the kick does not occur at the "plate area" there is now documentation that it is indeed interference and the Batter Runner should be called out.

While I see the play as you it does not mean that there are not conflicting viewpoints.