The 2018 Hot (Cold) Stove of Major League Baseball

[DeletedUser31440]

How many strikeouts can a pitcher record in a half inning?

 

[Graviton]

Hmm...theoretically, an infinite number. If a batter swings and misses at the third strike but the catcher drops it, the batter must be thrown out at first base. If he reaches safely, the pitcher is still credited with a strikeout. So that could go on forever...

 

[DeletedUser31440]

Hmm...theoretically, an infinite number. If a batter swings and misses at the third strike but the catcher drops it, the batter must be thrown out at first base. If he reaches safely, the pitcher is still credited with a strikeout. So that could go on forever...

Correct, although I was hoping it would take longer for someone to think about that scenario.

 

[Graviton]

I eat, sleep, and breathe baseball, and I score every game I attend. I'll wait a bit longer before responding next time.

 

[DeletedUser31440]

I eat, sleep, and breathe baseball. I'll wait a bit longer before responding next time.

My slightly twisted sense of entertainment would appreciate that very much.