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In MLB history, what is the farthest a batter has ever advanced on either a dropped or PB 3rd strike? Thanks.  

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Aubrey,

I'm not sure, but I'd bet that a batter has gone to 3rd base.  Baseball is a funny game and there had to be a situation where the ball got away and the catcher was lazy going back for it.

Sorry about not having a real answer to your question.

Brian

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