Unusual dropped third strike

[CelticNHBlue]

Originally Posted by WestMichBlue

Afterall - it was the defense that make the mistake - and they should not be rewarded with an easy out.
WMB

I know this has been discussed at length in the past so forgive me for adding in this thread, but this part of your argument doesn't seem too accurate to me. Yes, the defense erred on this play, but also, didn't the offense? I mean, its hard to qualify an offensive error, but I could consider this to be one.

Also, typically when there is a check swing, coaches are all over an appeal and very vocal about it, so a smart batter will react to this potential and run anyway, not that they do beyond rarely. I guess I just don't see the defense gaining a terrible advantage because the offense has the opportunity to run, even if just to be safe, but they choose not to.