Error Or Not?

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Originally posted by Palmer
Playing recently (14U ASA Fastpitch) ...

My understanding is that if the player was not able to make the play, because they physically flubbed up, then it is an error. However, if they did not make the play because they chose to play lackadaisically, or because there were extenuating circumstances, then it is not an error.

In your first play, if the fielder was just goofing off or didn't "read" the ball right, I believe it is a hit. In your second play, I think it could go either way depending on how routine the pop-up was... remembering the skill level of the league.

I think the most important thing in keeping stats, is that all the scorekeepers in your league call similarly. The stats are only for measuring against other players in that league, so consistency is needed.