2006-06-13 02:08:19 · 11 answers · asked by Griffin S. 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Because it was on an ERROR. You automatically advance on an error. An EARNED run means you ran in on your own, that they could have "prevented" you from scoring.
2006-06-13 02:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the runner did not earn that run. Once a pitcher pitches the ball, he becomes a fielder, and when a fielder makes an error, the runner could have been out. I agree with you though, it should be charged to the pitcher.
2006-06-13 13:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by Garte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earned runs are a measure of the pitcher's pitching ability. Because errors are considered fielding mistakes, and thus not the fault of the pitcher, the results of errors are not considered the fault of the pitcher and are thus not considered earned runs.
2006-06-13 10:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any run scored on an error, even by the pitcher is an unearned run.
2006-06-13 09:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by auntsarastrikesout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a run to be considered an "earned" run, it must be scored on a clean hit, with no error involved.
2006-06-13 12:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it was on an error. A pitcher's ERA is supposed to be reflective of his pitching performance, not his fielding ability. Granted, a pitcher who cannot field is no help to himself anyway.
2006-06-13 13:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the other team didn't "earn" the run via legitimate hits, or drawing a walk, or sacrificing the runner, or stealing a base.
2006-06-13 12:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by scott j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any run scored on an error is considered unearned
2006-06-13 09:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is just how they score it in the book
2006-06-13 10:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by weskisats9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is an error.
2006-06-13 12:44:59 · answer #10 · answered by ANTHONY M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋