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Earned runs are any runs scored without an error being committed to let them cross the plate, or , get on base in the first place and before three outs would have occurred had there not been any errors.
It may be easier to say that an unearned run is one that would not have scored except for errors and then say an earned run is one that is not unearned.
Edgar Graham
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∙ 12y agoEarned runs are any runs scored without an error being committed to let them cross the plate, or , get on base in the first place and before three outs would have occurred had there not been any errors.
It may be easier to say that an unearned run is one that would not have scored except for errors and then say an earned run is one that is not unearned.
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∙ 14y agoRuns are recorded as "earned" if the runner scoring does not reach base as the result of an error, and if the runner scores on a play other than an error. Also, the run would be "unearned" if scored after an error was made that would have otherwise ended the inning.
For example:
1) Runner reaches base on an error. If that runner scores, no matter how, the run would be unearned.
2) Runner reaches base by some way other than an error (hit, walk, fielder's choice, etc.), and winds up on 3B. The next batter hits a ball to the shortstop, who makes an error, and the runner on 3B scores. The run would be unearned.
3) Runner reaches base by some way other than an error. Next batter hits a ground ball and is thrown out, but the runner on 1B advances to 2B. Next batter hits a ground ball, but an error is made, and the runner on 2B advances to 3B (that would have been the second Out except for the error). The next batter hits a fly ball to deep right field. The right fielder catches the ball, batter out, but the runner on 3B tags up and scores on the play. The run would be unearned, because had the previous error not been committed, the caught fly ball would have been the third Out, and the runner would not have scored from 3B.
Many times the official scorekeeper has to wait until the inning is over to determine if the runs scored were earned or unearned.
For a more complete explanation of what's an earned run and what's not, go to the official rules on the Major League Baseball website, http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/official_rules/foreword.jsp, Section 10.00, Rule 10.16.
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∙ 11y agoAssume 3 players in a row hit singles, and the bases are loaded. The pitcher walks the batter and the first player scores. Since he hit a single, his is an earned run.
Now imagine a different situation, where the first player got on base due to an error. Then the next two players hit singles and the bases are loaded. If the pitcher walks the 4th player, the 1st player scores but his is an unearned run. That is, the run is not counted against the pitcher since an error by someone else led to his being on base.
Now imagine the next batter gets on due to an error and another run scored. This is the 2nd player, who had a single earler. His is an earned run.
Every player on base could become an earned or unearned run, depending on how they got on base-- not how they eventually scored.
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on how the runner who scored reached base. If the runner was on by way of an error, the run would be UNearned if he scores on a walk.
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∙ 14y agotake the earned runs multiply by 9 and divide it by innings pitched. to be exact, go to the nearest 100th of a percentage point.
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∙ 12y agoAn earned run is when a batter gets on base then makes it all the way home without the team playing defense making an error.
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