quote:Originally posted by mrtarheel:
Nobody on base. The ball is hit to the 2Nd baseman's left. He makes a good play to field the ball but does not throw to first despite having plenty of time to make the throw.
Was told this is a hit on the ump board...but I don't see that. If the ball is hit to a fielder and he just holds it and does not throw it to the correct base for the easy out, I don't see why it is a hit and not an error on the fielder.
Here’s an excerpt from OBR rule 10.12(a)(1) comment. It pretty much lays your example right out there.
Rule 10.12(a)(1) Comment: Slow handling of the ball that does not involve mechanical misplay shall not be construed as an error. For example, the official scorer shall not charge a fielder with an error if such fielder fields a ground ball cleanly but does not throw to first base in time to retire the batter.