In Baseball statistics, hits allowed (HA) signifies the total number of hits allowed by a pitcher.
Definition
A hit occurs when a batter strikes the baseball into fair territory and reaches base without doing so via an error or a fielder's choice.
Type of Hits
There are four types of hits in baseball: singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. All are counted equally in the hits allowed statistic.
Calculation
Hits allowed is a cumulative statistic, simply tallying the total number of hits a pitcher gives up over the course of a game, season, or career.
Related Statistics
- Hits Per Nine Innings (H/9): This stat represents the average number of hits a pitcher allows per nine innings pitched. It's calculated by dividing hits allowed by innings pitched and multiplying by nine.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched): Hits allowed is a component of this popular pitching statistic.
Significance
Hits allowed is a fundamental measure of a pitcher's effectiveness, as allowing fewer hits generally correlates with preventing runs.
Context
While hits allowed is important, it should be considered alongside other statistics like strikeouts, walks, and innings pitched for a more comprehensive evaluation of a pitcher's performance.
See also
References
- ^ "Hit (H) | Glossary". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Hits Per Nine Innings (H/9) | Glossary". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- "Baseball & The Tenth Inning | Ken Burns | PBS | Baseball for Beginners | Understand Game Terms | PBS". Baseball & The Tenth Inning | Ken Burns | PBS. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
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