Dropped 3rd Strike

[Hugo Tafurst2]

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Originally posted by Hugo Tafurst2
Besides that, right or wrong, it LOOKS like a caught foul-tip. From a game management point of view, I feel more confident selling that call (that by hitting the ball, he change it's status (to a batted ball, which can be caught for a Foul Tip)

Although I agree with the call, I prefer to get it right and let my better knowledge and explanation provide my game management, rather than having everyone standing around saying "What the ...?" [/B][/QUOTE]

I think we are agreeing here also.
What I mean by "I can sell the call better" is that I can present the way I read the rule, the foul tip (caught) IS the correct ruling.
I admit that a good argument can be made for saying it is an uncaught 3K, however, not good enough to change my reading of it.
I believe that, I can "sell that".

Now if I am presented with a hard ruling or casebook play, I certainly would have no problem with that.