Error (E)

An Error occurs when a batter reaches a base safely because of a defensive player missing a ground ball, missing a fly ball or making a bad throw. An error is also given to a defensive player whose “bad” play results in a runner(s) advancing a base(s)

An Error is recorded with:
· A line drawn (on the diamond in the cell) from Home to First Base
· the letter “E” followed by the defensive position number of the player who made the error
· An RBI is not credited to the batter if a run(s) score due to the error.

Let’s take an example to clarify this scenario:

There is a ground ball fielded cleanly by the shortstop but the throw to first base goes over the first baseman’s head. This would be recorded as “E6″ where “E” represents Error and “6″ represents the shortstop who made the throwing error.

Multiple errors can occur on a single play. However, if a singular action by a fielder results in multiple runners advancing only 1 error is charged.

The terminology used is “the player was “charged” with an error.