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OK, a passed ball is not an error - it has its own stats category. But here is the question.
Do runs that score as a result of a passed ball count as earned runs or unearned runs?
And how far back do you go to determine it?
I can think of several scenarios:
Runner reaches base safely after K/dropped third strike (passed ball).
Runner scores from third as the result of a passed ball. The batter at the plate is then retired for the third out.
Runner on second reaches third as result of a passed ball. Batter then singles to short left field. Third-base runner scores, but clearly would not have scored if advancing from second. The inning then ends without any other batter reaching base or the runner on first advancing.
Scoring gurus - what is the answer?
Do runs that score as a result of a passed ball count as earned runs or unearned runs?
And how far back do you go to determine it?
I can think of several scenarios:
Runner reaches base safely after K/dropped third strike (passed ball).
Runner scores from third as the result of a passed ball. The batter at the plate is then retired for the third out.
Runner on second reaches third as result of a passed ball. Batter then singles to short left field. Third-base runner scores, but clearly would not have scored if advancing from second. The inning then ends without any other batter reaching base or the runner on first advancing.
Scoring gurus - what is the answer?