WTF Was McCarver Talking About

[greymule]

You guys are too hard on McCarver. He meant simply that by not touching the ball, the outfielder (and the Reds) avoided being charged with an error.

Maybe we are hard on him, but that's wrong, too.

What do you mean wrong? If the ball doesn't hit the glove, it can't be an error. Conversely, if it does hit the glove, it is an error. It's right on the same page where it says you have to hold the ball for three seconds for it to be a legal catch.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by greymule

You guys are too hard on McCarver. He meant simply that by not touching the ball, the outfielder (and the Reds) avoided being charged with an error.

Maybe we are hard on him, but that's wrong, too.

What do you mean wrong? If the ball doesn't hit the glove, it can't be an error. Conversely, if it does hit the glove, it is an error. It's right on the same page where it says you have to hold the ball for three seconds for it to be a legal catch.

Walt, that is what I love about your wit!