<P> Regardless of the outcome of an uncaught third strike, 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 . </P> <P> In Little League, in the Tee - Ball and Minor League divisions, the batter is out after the third strike regardless of whether the pitched ball is caught cleanly by the catcher . In Little League (or the Major Division), Junior, Senior, and Big League divisions, a batter may attempt to advance to first base on an uncaught third strike . Little League Major Division Softball and many other youth baseball leagues (such as the USSSA) also follow the rule . </P> <P> Following a controversial play involving this rule in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the 2005 American League Championship Series, the application of the rule was changed when a comment was added in 2006 to Rule 6.09 (b): </P> <P> Rule 6.09 (b) Comment: A batter who does not realize his situation on a third strike not caught, and who is not in the process of running to first base, shall be declared out once he leaves the dirt circle surrounding home plate . </P>

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