 In 1845, a committee from the new club including Wheaton (but not Cartwright) drew up rules resembling those of the Gothams.The major precepts included the stipulations that foul territories were to be introduced for the first time, and the practice of retiring a runner by hitting him with a thrown ball was forbidden.Cartwright is also erroneously credited for introducing flat bases at uniform distances, three strikes per batter, and nine players in the outfield.