When a run scored as a consequence of an error or a ground into double play, a player does not get an RBI. RBIs are most commonly seen as run-scoring hits. Players can also get RBIs when they strike out if the strike results in a run or runs (except, as noted above, in the case of double plays). However, if a batter gets an intentional walk, then no hit ball is played and therefore he cannot score any runs even if someone else makes a mistake; instead, he gets an automatic base on balls. It is possible for a player to get an RBI despite having nothing to do with the decision to advance the runner. For example, a pitcher who allows a runner to reach first base because of an error will often be credited with an RBI because he caused the error that allowed the runner to reach. This occurs quite frequently with runners on third base: if the batter strikes out, the catcher may throw home to bring up the trailing runner, who will usually be able to advance upon reaching first base. However, if the pitcher throws at the runner and causes him to miss, this would not result in an RBI because there was no error committed by the catcher. If this happens often enough, it could eventually lead to more runners on base than there are players in the field, which would be bad defense.