Ross,

What is the scoring on a dropped third strike by the catcher and the batter makes it to first base safely? Is it counted as a strikeout, but not an “out” if the batter beats the throw to first?

Jerry Levinson

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Ross:

It is a strikeout, Jerry, and is scored that way. There will be either a passed ball or a wild pitch charged on the play allowing the hitter to reach first base. If the batter reaches as the result of a passed ball by the catcher and eventually scores, that is an unearned run. If he gets on due to a wild pitch on a third strike, it’s an earned run because that is the pitcher’s fault.

Aloha Ross,

I just wanted to say that I am a big fan of yours. I lived in L.A. most of my life and I listened to you every game. I live in Hawaii now. Hope you are well.

Dave Meadors

Dear Linda:

I cannot thank you enough for that beautifully written, heartfelt article, so rich with wonderful information. You are such a dear, passionate woman, with a vision so far-reaching! We’re so proud to be part of those you highlight in your most unique and important web site, who are committed to making a difference in the world.

Marsha Wolinsky
Oak Park, Ca.

Hi, Ross,

Just checked in on your web site after seeing your review of the Dodgers’ game in the L. A. Times. Ironically I was a page on the Guest Relations staff at NBC when you were KNBC’s sports director. I ended up doing radio/TV basketball play-by-play for 17 years for the University of Portland. I also had the opportunity to do quite a bit of NCAA D-3 football radio play-by-play. Always modeled my efforts after you and Vin; do your homework, paint a picture, never be a “homer” and always remember we’re broadcasters, just the communicators……we’re not the show. Trust you and your family are doing well.

Bill Johnson
News Director
AM 1450 KVML, STAR 92.7 & 93.5 KKBN
Sonora, Ca.

I was reading the L. A. Times web page and found your web page. Great…….I will pass it along to my friends and relatives. Enjoyed living in Thousand Oaks for 32 years.

Glenn Rylands
Mariposa, Ca.

Ross…….

Nice articles in the Los Angeles Times and glad to hear from you. I miss your game time reporting. Thanks for the memories and hope you make more of them.

Sincerely,

Tom Anderson

I am glad to have found your webpage. I think it is great that the L. A. Times has given you that column to comment on the Dodgers games. Just wanted to say thank you for the many great years of baseball facts you gave the listeners over the years. Can you explain the infield fly rule, please? Just kidding.

Albert Aldrete

Hi, Ross…..

Great reading your Dodger thoughts at LATimes.com

Tommy U
Whittier, Ca.

Ross,

You belong to Dodger fans everywhere. As a lifelong Brooklyn/L. A. Dodger fan, I enjoyed your broadcasts for years, and am delighted to read your blogs in the Los Angeles Times on the Dodger playoff games.

Augie Schweers

Dear Mr. Porter,

In July of 1968 you graciously made a personal appearance at my Little League Field which is the now defunct Victory National Little League in North Hollywood. The circumstances involved a youth baseball team from Japan visiting our field. I was 12 then and can clearly remember your kindness. I’m pretty certain you were working for KNBC 4 at that time. And of course, being that I’ve been a Dodgers fan since 1962, this is my chance to tell you that I loved listening to you broadcast their games. That also includes highschool basketball games on Saturdays and UNLV games too.

Your fan,

Terry Morgan

Dear Mr. Porter,

Thank you for your astute analysis of these playoff games in the Times. As a 41-year-old lifelong Dodger fan, I grew up with you and Vin doing the broadcasts. Your insight and ability made you one of my favorite announcers.

Keep up the great work on your website, and good luck in all of your future endeavors.

You are certainly not forgotten by this Dodger fan.

Evan Olster

Ross,

I just wanted to e-mail you and let you know that I am glad to read your columns on the Dodgers playoffs, thanks to the internet.

Keep up the good work.

Fernando Guzman

Ross,

It has been fun reading your columns on the playoffs. We miss you in Southern California.

Take care.

Hector Martinez
San Diego

Hey, Ross:

I still miss you on the air.

Warren Bowen