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2007-04-16 18:53
by Bob Timmermann

The Baltimore Orioles picked up three errors on one play in their game against Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg.

With Brendan Harris on first, B.J. Upton hit a grounder to first baseman Aubrey Huff who booted it (#1), then threw it past pitcher Adam Loewen (#2). Catcher Paul Bako chased down the errant throw and tried to catch Harris at the plate, but his throw was wild and Harris scored and Upton ended at third (#3).

Officially, the Griddle is opposed to the double error, but sometimes you have to give credit where credit is due.

 

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2007-04-16 19:36:07
1.   Rich Lederer
Why are you opposed to the double error?
2007-04-16 19:55:43
2.   yankz
No one else thought this was a reference to Entourage?
2007-04-16 19:57:50
3.   Bob Timmermann
For reasons which people have told me are lame. Basically, I find it unfair that an outfielder could drop a ball and it ends up as a three-base error when an infielder could kick a ball and then make a bad throw and get two errors. Or the same infielder could just throw the ball in the stand and there would be two bases.

I think it's all just one big play.

The usual reply to my complaint about the double error is "Shut up and sit down."

2007-04-16 21:25:17
4.   das411
Tommy John would agree with you Bob, though, would he not?
2007-04-16 22:37:11
5.   Xeifrank
I have no problem with the double error. An outfielder could drop a ball then make a bad throw and get a double error too. But then again, why argue over such a flawed stat. :)
vr, Xei

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