Mini-umpire's Nightmare

[kono]

Originally posted by whatgameyouwatchinblue
But what if the catcher had caught the third strike bunt attempt on the pitch that bounced? What should the umpire call?

um a pitch that bounced is not a caught third strike.

just a thought

Once it hits the bat - the bounce doesn't matter anymore. If the ball goes from the bat directly to the mitt and the ball is subsequently caught - it's a foul tip - live ball. Any way you count it, the batter is out.