Rule explanation please

[CaliCuse]

A swinginging strike three and the ball getting past the catcher which allows the batter to run to first base providing its empty. Why?A swing and a miss should be an out! Thanks anyone.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

A swinginging strike three and the ball getting past the catcher which allows the batter to run to first base providing its empty. Why?A swing and a miss should be an out! Thanks anyone.

Also, if there are 2 outs, first base can be occupied and the runner can run to first base. It counts as a strike out and a passed ball or wild pitch.
That is the rule and that is the way it is. That is the explanation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Owen

 

[IthacaMatt]

A swinginging strike three and the ball getting past the catcher which allows the batter to run to first base providing its empty. Why?A swing and a miss should be an out! Thanks anyone.

Because the put out is not complete until the catcher catches the ball.

 

[CaliCuse]

Because the put out is not complete until the catcher catches the ball.

OK Thats reasonable and THANKYOU!!