re: 13 Rule Changes That Would Advance The Cause Of Sports Justice

I'm not sure of the origin but a drop third strike makes the fielding side "complete" a strikeout. The first and second strikes need not be caught (unless a runner is on base) and so if the third cannot be caught, then that fielding team should not be warranted an out via strikeout. It really makes it become more than just a really good pitcher and a terrible catcher and makes them earn that out.