New to scoring

forchek69 · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 25, 2003, 11:12pm

I know this is a stupid question, but since i am new to keeping score I am going to ask it anyway.

Does a fielder's choice or an error count as an official at-bat and a hit or as just an at-bat or neither?

If these do count as an at-bat, what doesn't count as an at-bat besides a walk?

And does anyone know any good links on how to score a baseball or softball game?

Thanks

bethsdad · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 26, 2003, 02:43pm

A fielders choice and an error both count as at bats. Neither of them are hits so they go against your average.

SamNVa · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 26, 2003, 03:52pm

Try this link. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access it.

ATEC-Scoring-Fastpitch

SamC

SC Ump · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 26, 2003, 10:18pm

Quote:

Originally posted by forchek69
And does anyone know any good links on how to score a baseball or softball game?

I have a friend that visits a online chat room and/or bullentin board that deals just with scoring situations. Keep looking, they are out there.

In the mean time, Rule 10 of the Official Baseball Rules (MLB) will tell you just about everything you need to know:
http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/ba...ial_scorer.jsp

bluezebra · #5 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 27, 2003, 01:41am

Quote:

Originally posted by bethsdad
A fielders choice and an error both count as at bats. Neither of them are hits so they go against your average.

Not always. If an error is made on what would be a sacrifice bunt, or sacrifice fly, they are recorded as such as far as time at bat (none) is concerned.

Bob

Irish Ripple · #6 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 27, 2003, 08:59am

http://www.baseballscorecard.com

Hope it helps!

JP