Two Scenarios

[TheWahls7]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

First:
You didn't tell us if 1st base occupied, or how many outs. Once called a swing by PU, it is strike 3, and uncaught. Can't be undone once called strike 3, so the result of the play, if uncaught strike 3 applies, is the result.

Runner on first, two outs. The official did not rule a swing either. I probably should have left that part out since it is irrelevant.

Originally Posted by Andy

Oh...and welcome to the board!

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Question - So it does not matter if the batter swings or not for the dropped third strike rule to apply? I know during my high school baseball days you could not advance if you did not "offer" at the pitch.