Diving and awarding an error..

[_MIA_]

Is diving for a ball, when necessary, considered ordinary effort in the sense that an error is awarded if a play is not made at first due to the ball
not being handled cleanly.

 

[cnardone]

In general, no. I am sure we could find the exception to the Rule, but 99.999% of the time, no. Now, the ensuing throw into the stands due to rushing after mishandling the ball will get an error.

 

[EC22]

No but the extra ordinary effort may result in an error(throw). That is why fielding % is flawed. Better range = more difficult chances. Calling a dive ordinary effort is one thing, its another to complete the play.

 

[radness]

Is diving for a ball, when necessary, considered ordinary effort in the sense that an error is awarded if a play is not made at first due to the ball
not being handled cleanly.

Necessary for one is not necessary for another.

Yes there are times when player Dives and the ball goes in their glove and rolls out. Error

 

[_MIA_]

Now, the ensuing throw into the stands due to rushing after mishandling the ball will get an error.

Sure but that isn’t what we are talking about

 

[_MIA_]

Necessary for one is not necessary for another.

Yes there are times when player Dives and the ball goes in their glove and rolls out. Error

Yes you have made your opinion clear on this

 

[radness]

Sure but that isn’t what we are talking about

That is the discussion point they brought up that includes an error on the play.

 

[radness]

Also your question poses when necessary... that in itself is an opinion.

 

[cnardone]

Better range = more difficult chances.

I don't believe this. Better range = more chances.

If you have to dive or back hand a hard hit ball that is 3 feet off; and I have worse range, and have to dive or backhand a ball 2 feet off; is just as difficult for me at 2 feet as you at 3 feet. I don't get the error on my dive because I was only able to take 2 step before diving.

 

[nikkilugi]

No - never. Never ever. Just no.