cw (06/15/82)
In an earlier article, I asked for an example of a legitimate QUADRUPLE play. Just to set the record straight, the play does NOT begin by having the catcher drop the third strike. Although the pitcher records a strikeout in this case, the defensive team does not record an OUT. Hence, any play with runners on second and third when the strike is dropped still will only have three total outs because there are only three offensive men (the batter and two runners) eligible to be put out. If the bases are full, there is no dropped third strike rule. Charles [By the way, the careful reader will observe a hint in this message.]
rggoebel (06/20/82)
I thought that the dropped third strike rule only works if first base is empty?