Scoring Questions

[Benchcoach]

Thanks for the reply Bob. Decided I should just look it up myself. For those interested.... Even though a batter/runner scoring as a result of wild pitch is scored as earned (even true in the case of a wild pitch 3rd strike) an error by the pitcher acting as a fielder that ultimately results in the batter/runner scoring is scored Unearned. See OBR 10.16(a)&(e).

After reading Rule 10 a good rule of thumb seems to be that if the run scored as a result of something done or not done by the pitcher (including merely pitching the ball) while in contact with the pitcher's plate the run is Earned, unless of course the run ultimately scored as a result of another fielder prolonging the inning. If the pitcher acting as fielder commits the error it would be scored the same as any other fielder.