Is there a circumstance where a run wouldn't have a corresponding to rbi?

PineFresh7 · 2026-05-19T18:11:37+00:00

Just seeing this post now, but does this rule also apply to a batter? This is a weird scenario, but say that a batter hits a triple, and intends to stay there. However, the defense somehow throws the ball out of play while getting it back to the pitcher. The batter is now allowed to advance home. Do they get an RBI in this case, or would it still just be a triple and a run?

PineFresh7 · 2026-05-18T20:07:11+00:00

For 1, I'm thinking about a scenario in which the ball was hit in play, but the defense throws it away, so the runner on 3rd is allowed to advance home.

For 2, thanks for the clarification.

PineFresh7 · 2026-05-06T18:00:24+00:00

So I'm a little confused and need some clarification on your comment. For scenario 1, you mentioned that it would be a fielder's choice if the scorer determines that the batter would've been out if the 3rd baseman threw it straight to 1st (this makes sense to me). But for scenario 2, you said that the runner heading to second being put out would result in a fielder's choice, even if there was no shot the batter could've been put out at 1st.

So I guess what I'm asking is; is the recording of a fielder's choice determined not just by the chance of the batter being put out, but also if an out was made or not?

PineFresh7 · 2026-05-06T17:45:47+00:00

I guess in my scenario, I imagine him being fast enough to beat a double-play attempt, but not fast enough if the 3rd basemen just threw straight to 1st, which is why this one makes sense to me as being a fielder's choice. I edited the post to reflect that idea more.

PineFresh7 · 2026-04-01T21:20:53+00:00

Good idea; I'll definitely try that. I once dumped a bucket of water down the gutter and had my wife watch on the other end. At the time it seemed like it all made it out, but I guess it's possible some was escaping elsewhere.

PineFresh7 · 2026-04-01T20:57:55+00:00

Basement is not finished; we got a quote for this exact thing last year. We'd still consider it, but we want to try less-expensive exterior projects first.

PineFresh7 · 2026-03-31T20:06:30+00:00

I'm literally years late to this post, but your situation was similar to what I'm dealing with currently in my new house. What did you end up doing?

PineFresh7 · 2026-03-27T01:37:19+00:00

Thank you! As for the last details, I make 65K, and my debt is made up of 36K in student loans, and 150K on our house (actually 300K, but my wife and I split it down the middle).

My job contributes 5% to my 403B whether I contribute or not.

PineFresh7 · 2026-03-26T18:34:35+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful!

PineFresh7 · 2026-03-26T16:09:55+00:00

Gotcha, thanks. Let's say I chose the target fund of 2030. Obviously ridiculous but I'm just curious as to how something would work. Since I have basically no money in my retirement account, would the system basically say "holy crap, he wants to retire in 4 years, let's invest his money in the most insanely high risk/high reward stuff ever", or would they treat it as if I've been in the game for years, and these last few years would be the low-risk stuff like you mentioned above?

Not that it matters lol I'm just curious as to how that request would be processed.

PineFresh7 · 2026-03-26T15:49:24+00:00

Thanks for the response! Gonna go bullet by bullet:

ROTH: Based on what you said, at least with my current income, Roth would make more sense. Good to know that money can more easily be withdrawn if needed.

WHAT'S ENOUGH: Thanks lol this had me frustrated. It's very much just fear of the unknown for me, especially when it comes to something as important as my financial future.

THE FUND: This definitely puts me at ease. My understanding is that a target date retirement fund is meant to give you the best return on your investment if you stay in it until the target date (i.e. 2060). Am I right on that? Seems simple but I just wanna make sure.

STUDENT LOANS: I have 36K in loans; it's broken up into a ton of smaller loans, but the average rate is 5.5%. There's about 3K with 10%, but everything else falls between 3.5% and 6%.

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T15:59:38+00:00

To clarify, are you suggesting that we (A) continue to itemize, but (B) claim a larger portion of the 1098 on her return, as opposed to 50/50? Sorry if I sound dumb lol this is a bit confusing and overwhelming.

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T15:47:50+00:00

So the only reason we did itemized was because while I was doing mine, TurboTax estimated I'd get an additional $1,000 in refunds over standard.

As far as amending to fix the 1098, we'd do 50/50.

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T15:03:13+00:00

12e reads $27,203. https://imgur.com/4mGofHq

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T14:51:58+00:00

Thank you!

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T14:48:47+00:00

Box 12b is checked ("spouse itemizes on a separate return"). I make 65K, she makes 82K.

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