Out of play question - runner "earned" base before touching

[Ilikesoftball]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Or, better yet...

Batter hits ground ball to shortstop. Batter is about halfway to first base when shortstop throws to first. Ball sails over firstbaseman and out of play.

Only one base on a throw from the infield? By that definition, batter gets first base!

I agree with you it's crazy. I know our captain is pushing them to change it this off-season

Edit: now that I think about it. They umpires give second on overthrows to first. Which technically is 2 bases. Geez they gotta straighten that out