2007-08-27 08:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Ball gets by catcher on third strike. Batter reaches first safely.
Pitcher then strikes out three in a row.
2007-08-27 08:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by William R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the catcher drops a third strike the batter can run to first base as long as it is not occupied by a baserunner. If the catcher can't pick up the ball in time to throw the batter out at first the batter is safe. The pitcher gets credit for the strike out but it is not one of the three outs for the inning. That makes it possible to get more than three strike outs in one inning
2007-08-27 15:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by bigsouthpaw77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of the outcome of a uncaught strike three, the pitcher is statistically credited with a strikeout. Because of the uncaught third strike rule, it is possible for a pitcher to register more than three strikeouts in an inning, a feat which has been accomplished in the major leagues 47 times since 1901 , though at one point nearly forty years passed before this feat was repeated (1916-1956).
2007-08-27 15:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If, on a thrid strike (called or swinging), the catcher does not catch the ball cleanly with first base unoccupied, someone must either tag the batter out before he gets to first base or throw the ball to first for the forceout. If the batter makes it safely to first without being tagged or forced out, the pitcher is credited with a strikeout, and the scoring is either a passed ball or wild pitch.
So, conceivably, you could have an unlimited number of strikeouts by a pitcher in one inning. But, it would be highly unlikely.
2007-08-27 15:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he cant!!! three strike out would mean three outs!! meaning he doesnt pitch anymore that inning!
2007-08-27 15:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by bigcory11492 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to?
2007-08-27 15:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by traceilicious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋