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E5

E5

What Is The Definition Of E5 Error In Baseball?What Is An E5 Error In Baseball? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo

1. This is how the official scorer records an error that is committed by the third baseman. The number refers to the third baseman’s position number.

Examples Of How E5 Is Used In Commentary

1. They’re going to mark that an E5 after the third baseman overthrows the second baseman to get the runner out at second. With that error, the runner advances easily to third.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball

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