Does reaching base on an error count as a hit?

Answer 1

The official formula for on-base percentage is (Hits + Walks + Hit by pitch) / (At-bats + Walks + Hit by pitch + sacrifice flies).

Reaching base on an error goes against your BA and OBP, as it doesn't count as a hit but counts as an at bat.

Answer 2

For on-base percentage, it still counts as an at bat and the hitter is not credited with an 'on base' so whether its an error or a fielder's choice the player's on-base percentage will decrease

Answer 3

Yes, reaching base on an error counts as an at-bat so the batting average would go down. However, if you reach base due to a base hit and the fielder makes an error which allows you to advance an extra base, you are still credited with a hit which would make your batting average go up.

Answer 4

No, it is not considered a base hit, and it is not recored as a hit in the official scoring.

The only time it would be considered a hit is if you would have made it to base anyway, but any error on the play allowed you to advance bases, however you would only get credit for a single, not a double if you ended up on 2nd.

Answer 5

No. Only hits, walks, and times hit-by-pitch improve a hitter's OBP.

Answer 6

No. Reaching base due to the uncaught third strike rule, an error, or fielder's choice does not increase on base percentage but decreases it.

Answer 7

Reaching on an error does not count as a hit. However, it does count as an at bat and therefore is recorded as a statistic.

Answer 8

NO... the answer is in your question... if its an ERROR how can it be a hit ... If the batter hits into a fielder choice then there to its not a hit ...

Answer 9

NO.. its not a hit ... its a ERROR ...