Dropped 3rd Strike

[Stat-Man]

Originally posted by streamdoc
Although it goes without saying to most of the veterans here, since the original poster is new, and may not have seen this one - if bases are loaded, and 2 outs the catcher can simply pick up the ball and touch the plate since the force is in effect. The first time I saw it, I thought it looked a bit screwy, but it is legal.

Had this happen once several years ago. Our JV catcher couldn't catch strike 3 but tagged the plate at our coach's reminder. Funny part is, the opposing team's coach wanted to know why the runner on 3rd was out. (Gee, it's a force out)