Dropped third......

[chapmaja]

This is why I always say strike 3 no matter if it's a called 3rd or a swinging strike. I only say batters out if it's a caught third strike or if the batter has no legal ability to advance (1St occupied with less than 2 out).

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

This is why I always say strike 3 no matter if it's a called 3rd or a swinging strike. I only say batters out if it's a caught third strike or if the batter has no legal ability to advance (1St occupied with less than 2 out).

What you do is what all umpires should do no matter if it is softball or baseball.

MTD, Sr.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

This is why I always say strike 3 no matter if it's a called 3rd or a swinging strike. I only say batters out if it's a caught third strike or if the batter has no legal ability to advance (1St occupied with less than 2 out).

I believe it is disapproved to announce any swinging strike, unless checked, including strike three. Unless of course an U3K needs a "batter out".

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

I believe it is disapproved to announce any swinging strike, unless checked, including strike three. Unless of course an U3K needs a "batter out".

As I'm fond of saying (I stole it from a movie), "she swung, no need to celebrate it"