Does the run score?

[Rich Ives]

[QUOTE=PeteBooth;827426]

He is not a retired runner because he never became a runner to begin with (He was out as soon as he K'd and F2 caught the ball cleanly).

8-1-1-b The batter DOES become a runner then is instantly out if strike three is caught.

[Publius]

[QUOTE=Rich Ives;827683]

Originally Posted by PeteBooth

8-1-1-b The batter DOES become a runner then is instantly out if strike three is caught.

Though not explicitly spelled out as it is in FED, it's the same in all codes. That's why the batter, except in double-play situations, is allowed to attempt to reach first base safely when a third strike is uncaught.

[Rich Ives]

[QUOTE=Publius;827913]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Though not explicitly spelled out as it is in FED, it's the same in all codes. That's why the batter, except in double-play situations, is allowed to attempt to reach first base safely when a third strike is uncaught.

Actually the OBR and NCAA rules say he becomes a runner if the third strike is NOT caught when eligible to attempt to go to first. 6.09(b ) 8-2-c . Implication is that if the third strike IS caught he does not become a runner.