2nd baseman not covering 1st on a bunt

2016/7/15 17:41:48

Question
How would you score a bunt that was picked cleanly by 3rd baseman but no play was made due to mental error of 2nd baseman forgetting to cover 1st base? Fielders choice? Hit? Error? Any ideas on where I could find an answer which I am sure is subjective. THANKS!

Answer
Hello Jason,

The error would be charged to the person who should of been covering the base. In this case, the second baseman. You can find information on official scoring for almost any situation here:
http://nfca.org.ismmedia.com/ISM2/MultimediaManager/ATEC.pdf

Copy and paste that link in your browser if it does not appear as a link. This website has a ton of useful information. Good luck and please ask if you need anything else.

Coach Mike

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