If a Pitcher Gives Up a Home Run Following an Error with Two Outs, Does the Home Run Count as Earned or Are Both Runs Counted as Unearned?
In baseball, a run is considered earned if it is scored by a batter who reaches base due to a hit, walk, or hit by pitch. However, if a run is scored by a batter who reaches base due to an error, it is considered unearned.
In the scenario described, the batter reaches base due to an error with two outs. The subsequent home run is considered earned because the error did not put the batter in scoring position.
Therefore, both runs count as earned. The error does not affect the status of the home run as earned.
FAQs
- Does the error still count against the pitcher's fielding percentage? Yes, the error still counts against the pitcher's fielding percentage.
- What if the error was made by a different player? If the error was made by a different player, both runs would still be considered earned.
- What if the error was made with one out? If the error was made with one out, the home run would be considered unearned.
- What if the error was made with no outs? If the error was made with no outs, both runs would be considered unearned.
- What if the batter reached base on a fielder's choice? If the batter reached base on a fielder's choice, both runs would be considered unearned.
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