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quote:Originally posted by RJM:
The play with the highest percentage of throwing errors is probably the long ranging off balance throw by the shortstop. These errors occur with shortstops with great range. Sometimes they should have eaten the ball.
quote:Originally posted by biggerpapi:
Just watched the Phillies' pitcher launch a throw over the first baseman's head. Got me thinking.
What play has the highest percentage of errors? My guess would be the pitcher throwing to first and even second base after a comebacker.
quote:Originally posted by CPLZ:quote:Originally posted by RJM:
The play with the highest percentage of throwing errors is probably the long ranging off balance throw by the shortstop. These errors occur with shortstops with great range. Sometimes they should have eaten the ball.
I'd disagree with that one. If the shortstop has to range far and then make an off balance throw, it's generally ruled a hit. Also, from that distance, the 1b has a lot of time to move off the bag and get in front of the throw.
It's an interesting question though. The ones to first from a charging 3b would seem to have a high incidence of error. Short distance = not much reaction time, and the 3b trying to get a lot on the throw and usually throwing from down under.
