What is the trick play equalizer point?
Both teams compete for trick plays; if the visitors have more trick plays than the home team going into the final inning, they get one extra point.
The details
- A trick play out is a routine play made in an unusual way that still records an out, in the field or by strikeout, by any player.
By the numbers
The equalizer point was awarded in 47 of 195 games since 2026 with box scores. Examples: Sep 25, 2026, Oct 1, 2026, Oct 3, 2026.
Calculated by NanaBall from official box scores.
How this rule changed
- 2026 added: Visiting team can earn an extra point by out-collecting the home team in trick plays before the final inning. First listed between 2 Mar and 14 Apr 2026. [1][2]
| Season | How the rule read |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Both teams compete for trick plays; if the visitors have more trick plays than the home team going into the final inning, they get one extra point. |
Sources: 2026. Summaries written by NanaBall.