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Posted By: barrysloate

I think I'm missing something too. With each strikeout the catcher gets credit for a putout (since he could conceivably drop the third strike and be charged with an error). And that putout is unassisted. Also, with the bases loaded, if the batter swings and just hits a chop that barely leaves home plate, the catcher can pick it up and just stand on home plate for the putout.