No, I totally agree with you, this isn’t on the scorekeeper at all - he’s just in a unique position now to make something a little better and really kind of put in the face of the system, that’s all.
In conclusion ... I gotta get back to MY life ...
The Scorekeeper’s role and that of the Ump do NOT overlap. The Ump doesn’t know or care if the play was ultimately scored a hit or an error. That ‘call’ is pretty much the limit of the Scorekeeper’s role in recording the events of the game.
The Ump, on the other hand, is completely and SOLELY responsible for deciding runs, outs, and whether the actions of any player, coach or manager is consistent or compliant with The Rules. He makes Rulings concerning these actions continuously throughout the game. His rulings are binding on all parties and not subject to revision by ANY person in or out of the game.
Of course, if he makes enough bad calls to raise a stink about his competence, he may well be sent back to the stands as his only role in the game.
As to whether the Scorekeeper can or should review and revise the scoring in order to “make things a little better” or to “put it to the system” ... Well, I just say “Shame on you !”. What ARE you, some kind of closet Progressive ? That certainly is NOT within the spirit of Baseball or good-sportsmanship as I know it.
One Man’s Opinion ...
21stCenturion