Base Hits
A batter reaches first base safely on a hit. What is it?
Single
What does AVG or BA stand for?
Batting average
What does RBI stand for?
Runs batted in
What is a closer?
A relief pitcher who commonly pitches near the end of close games
Which team bats in the top half of an inning?
Visiting team
A batter reaches second base safely on a hit. What is it?
Double
How is batting average calculated?
Hits divided by official at-bats
What does BB stand for?
Base on balls/walk
What does ERA measure?
The average number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings
Which team bats in the bottom half of an inning?
home team
A batter reaches third base safely on a hit. What is it?
Triple
What does OBP stand for?
On-base percentage
What does K represent?
Strikeout
What is a no-hitter?
A game in which a team records no hits, although runners may still reach by walks, errors, hit-by-pitches, etc.
When is a team considered to be on offense?
when it is batting
What does HR stand for?
Home run
What does SLG stand for?
Slugging percentage
What does ERA stand for?
Earned run average
What is a perfect game?
A game in which no opposing batter reaches base
How many innings are normally played in a regulation baseball game?
9
What does H stand for in a baseball stat line?
hit
What does slugging percentage attempt to measure?
Total bases/power produced by a hitter
Is a lower or higher ERA generally better for a pitcher?
lower
What is the main difference between a perfect game and a no-hitter?
In a perfect game nobody reaches base; in a no-hitter runners may reach without a hit
How many regular-season games does each MLB team play?
162