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In response to "One question about a perfect game. If a batter fouls one off and the ... 3b drops it" by Will Hunting

It's my understanding that an error is only charged if a base is taken. But I could be wrong. -- nm

Posted by znufrii Jul 23 '09, 13:49

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That's wrong. Mishandled foul balls are errors even if no base is gained. -- nm - David Jul 23, 13:50 10
- True, foul balls are the exception, but errors are still at the discretion of the official scorer. - musubi Jul 23, 13:52 1
  - f*ckers -- nm - C.C. Sabathia Jul 23, 13:52
- I misread your post. I'm wrong and you're right. -- nm - David Jul 23, 13:51 7
  - No, I think you're right. A dropped foul ball can be charged as an error, if the official scorer decides so. - musubi Jul 23, 13:53 6
    - We're going to have to look this up. I think it should be an error (like, me personally), but I'm not sure it gets charged if the runner doesn't reach -- nm - David Jul 23, 13:55 5
      - These guys seem to think it's an error (if the scorer calls it one).... (link) - musubi Jul 23, 13:59
      - it's an interesting question, for sure -- nm - znufrii Jul 23, 13:57
      - See, i'm almost certain it's an error...but no runner = perfect game still - Will Hunting Jul 23, 13:56 2
        
        Wikipedia sez - znufrii Jul 23, 13:58 1
        
        but also sez - znufrii Jul 23, 13:59

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