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Regarding the dropped third strike, if you keep in mind that the catcher gets credited with the put out on a K, then like any other fielder dropping the ball, the out is not attained if they don't hold on to the ball. They must then earn the put out, either by tagging the runner or completing the put out at first base.
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I have no problem with the third strike put out rule. A catcher should have to hold onto the ball. Sometimes a pitch will go to the screen on a third strike allowing the batter to reach. That's why there are so many pitchers listed in the recordbook as having recorded 4 strike outs in an inning.
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Hey...never really thought about it that way guys. Thanks. I was thinking more of the dropped stike that lands at the catchers feet and he simply applies the tag. But yes, the ball may slip past him, muffs the throw.
So there you go! Keep the 3rd stike rule!