Swampboy posted:Whether the "throw" (and I agree Matt on the categorization) occurred before or after the batter-runner touched first base is irrelevant.
The base running award of two bases when the first throw by an infielder goes out of play is based on runner's position at time of pitch.
There was only one throw on this play, and this was it. That makes it the first one.
It's not all that unusual the time of errant first throws to be after the batter runner reaches first base. It often happens after clumsy attempts to field bunts or when infielders panic after muffing a grounder.
Put him on second.
Incorrect.
If the BR and all other runners have advanced a base at the time of the throw, the award is based on their positions at that time. Since there was no other runner (I assume,) then only BR has to reach first before the throw. Thus, the proper award is third.