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Mar 19, 2009
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Runners on 1st & 2nd , batter sac bunts. The pitchers fields the ball and throws to 3rd to get the lead runner. The 3rd basemen drops the ball everybody is safe. Is it still considered a sacrifice on the batter in the score book?
 
Feb 4, 2015
641
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Massachusetts
That's a good one. I see why it could go either way. Is it a judgement call? If runner would have been out, it's a FC E5. If runner would have been safe, it's a SAC no error.
 
Dec 18, 2016
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SE IA
If runner R2 would have been safe but the batter-runner would have been out, then it's a fielder's choice. Score it as: FC, no out recorded. It's only a sacrifice if an out is made.
 

TMD

Feb 18, 2016
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WIll this vary by rule set? If I understand NCAA rules correctly (and there is a huge probability that I don't), not sure this is either an FC or a Sac Bunt.

14.8 Sacrifice
A sacrifice is credited to the batter in the following situations:
14.8.1 When a plate appearance meets the following four criteria: 1) there are
fewer than two outs, 2) the batter advances one or more base runners by
bunting, 3) the ball must be bunted (that is, not swung at, not slapped at,
not chopped at), and 4) the batter is called out at first base or would have
been out had no error occurred.
Note: Just as the official scorer should award base hits instead of charging errors
in cases involving doubt, a play that meets all four criteria for a sacrifice should
be scored as such instead of simply awarding a putout and assist (if applicable).


14.8.2 When, with fewer than two outs, the defense (without error) fails to
get the lead base runner out on any type of bunt.
Note: If the lead base runner is tagged out in an attempt to advance more than one
base, it is scored a fielder’s choice. If the batter is obviously bunting for a hit in a
situation in which a sacrifice is not normally used, credit the hitter with an at-bat.


14.8.3 When, with fewer than two outs, the lead base runner advances by
means of a bunt even though a trailing runner is out.

14.8.4 When, with fewer than two outs and base runners at first and third
bases, the pitcher fields a bunt, holds the base runner at third base, throws
the base runner out at first base and the base runner at first advances safely
to second base.

14.9 Sacrifice Not Credited
No sacrifice is credited in the following situations:
14.9.1 When a lead base runner advances on a bunt because of a dropped
good throw.

14.9.2 When a batter inadvertently taps the ball into fair territory and it
results in a base runner advancing and the batter being retired. The intent
to sacrifice bunt must exist.
Note: Scoring for the left-handed running slapper should be the same as for a
traditional left- or right-handed batter. If the running slapper clearly shows the
intent to advance a base runner by bunting, credit a sacrifice. If the running
slapper slaps or swings, charge an at-bat, even if a base runner advances.


14.9.3 When a play made on the lead base runner is successful and she is put
out, charge the batter with an at-bat and fielder’s choice.

So, 14.9.1 says it is not scored as Sac, but only 14.9.3 makes any reference to an FC and only if the lead runner is successfully put out.
 

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