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Fielding vs. throwing errors

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 5:41 pm
by mbcowan
I know that recoridng fielding vs. throwing errors is "on the prioritization list for future enhancements", and has been for a while, but add me to the list of people requesting this enhancement. I am scoring little league games and it would be a big help to know which kids have trouble throwing accurately vs. fielding cleanly. I know we can use notes, but that requires looking at every individual play. An actual stat would be a huge improvement and very useful information. Also seems like it should be pretty easy to implement - just add a button to the "what happened" screen.

Re: Fielding vs. throwing errors

Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 9:32 am
by ixamnis
Add me to that list. If the shortstop makes an error on a potential 6-3 put out. Was it because she dropped the ball fielding it? Or did she throw it poorly?

One side question I'd have that occurs. If a player fails to cover the bag to take a throw is it an error on that player? How is that supposed to be scored? Best example is batter lays down a bunt, second baseman doesn't cover second at all or just doesn't get there in time.

Re: Fielding vs. throwing errors

Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 9:46 am
by mprusak
FTM has announced this will be in their next release (as usual, they have not announced when that release will be).

Mental errors are not errors. Failing to cover a bag, deciding not to throw to a base, etc.