If a pitcher commits the error that allows a batter to reach base and that batter later scores, is the run earned?
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No. See MLB rule 10.18(e):
"An error by a pitcher is treated exactly the same as an error by any other fielder in computing earned runs."
No run that scores as a result of the runner reaching base on an error is an earned run.
"An error by a pitcher is treated exactly the same as an error by any other fielder in computing earned runs."
No run that scores as a result of the runner reaching base on an error is an earned run.
Thanks!
That's assuming a regular type play, say a ground ball that the pitcher makes an error on, fielding or throwing.
Let's say it was a pick-off move where he throws the ball away. That's an error but the scorer must then figure out if the run would have scored if the error hadn't been made. Say a home run is hit by the next batter, it is now an earned run
Let's say it was a pick-off move where he throws the ball away. That's an error but the scorer must then figure out if the run would have scored if the error hadn't been made. Say a home run is hit by the next batter, it is now an earned run
Determining earned runs at the collegiate level, is not an exact science, and is dependent upon the many inconsistencies of the scorers (with plenty of home town cookin')
This one wasn't unusual...bunt on the 3rd base line and the pitcher threw it down the first base line. So I'll treat it as if the catcher had done it...no earned run if he scores.