Hits allowed
In Baseball statistics, hits allowed (HA) signifies the total number of hits allowed by a pitcher.
Definition
[edit | edit source]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.[1]
Type of Hits
[edit | edit source]There are four types of hits in baseball: singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. All are counted equally in the hits allowed statistic.[1]
Calculation
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- 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.[2]
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched): Hits allowed is a component of this popular pitching statistic.[1]
Significance
[edit | edit source]Hits allowed is a fundamental measure of a pitcher's effectiveness, as allowing fewer hits generally correlates with preventing runs.[2]
Context
[edit | edit source]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.[3]
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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