What's the point of dropped ball on 3rd strike rule (when no one is on base)?

I’ve always wondered. It is stupid

If someone is on 1st base it doesn't matter.

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huh?

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For example, bases loaded one out. Intentionally drop 3rd strike, touch home for force out then throw to 1st for double play.

You have to complete the out. Think about the fact that all outs are the result of someone catching/possessing the ball.

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If someone is on 1st base it doesn't matter.

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Except with 2 outs

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I get it if there's base runners then you could manipulate a double play, etc.

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To prevent a pitcher from chucking it 10 rows up the bleachers and have no repercussions.

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For example, bases loaded one out. Intentionally drop 3rd strike, touch home for force out then throw to 1st for double play.

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Oh, I understand. You don't know the rule.

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You have to complete the out. Think about the fact that all outs are the result of someone catching/possessing the ball.

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Gotcha. thx

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But you can't run on a dropped third strike with the bases loaded and one out.

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That's what I'm trying to tell these fricking rantards.

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Think about the fact that all outs are the result of someone catching/possessing the ball.

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A baserunner is out if he gets hit with a ground ball while running between bases. A batter is out if he bunts and the ball bounces back up and it hits him while outside the batter's box.

On the flip side, you can be called safe at home without even touching home plate. You can come within three feet of it and walk all the way back and into the dugout.