About Errors

Errors are charged to defensive players when they make a mistake leading to a runner getting on base or a runner advancing further than they should not have given the circustances. Dropping a fly ball and errant throws are examples of errors since these are expected to be reasonably acheivable. Generally, for Errors, lower is better. (Source)

Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert's Errors Per Season Comparison Line Chart

This bar chart compares Ty Cobb's and Shawn Gilbert’s Errors for each season of their Major League careers. The data is displayed by player season number instead of the season year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers.
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Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert's Per Season Errors Box Plot

This chart attempts to draw a comparison between Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert by summarizing their Errors for each season they played. The box represents the middle 50% of the data for each player with the line in the box being the median value. The whiskers represent the ranges for the top and bottom 25% of the data. Review the spread and medians to draw your conclusions!
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Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert's Cumulative Errors by Season

This line chart shows Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert's cumulative Errors total by season for both their career. This graph attempts to compare yearly progression for both players to answer questions like who was better or is one tracking with the other.
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Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert's Errors Comparison Data Table

This table shows Ty Cobb and Shawn Gilbert's Errors statistics by season for their full MLB careers. Included with the raw season stats are the aggregations’ sum, average, minimum, maximum, and median. The data is displayed by season number instead of by calendar year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers. Because not all players have the same career lengths, seasons not completed will display "—"
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