Strikeouts on Foul Tips?
With an 0-2 count and no runners on base, batter swings and misses the pitch. The pitch hits the catcher in his chest protector, but then the catcher is able to secure the ball in his glove before the ball hits the ground. What does the umpire call?
In a similar situation (0-2 and no base runners), the batter swings and tips the pitch directly into the catcher's chest protector, but then the catcher is able to secure the ball in his glove before the ball hits the ground. What does the umpire call?