What is an era in baseball?

Earned run average represents the number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings — with earned runs being any runs that scored without the aid of an error or a passed ball. ERA is the most commonly accepted statistical tool for evaluating pitchers.

What does IP mean in baseball?

Definition. Innings pitched measures the number of innings a pitcher remains in a game. Because there are three outs in an inning, each out recorded represents one-third of an inning pitched.

How fast does Zack Wheeler throw?

Wheeler’s fastball velocity averaged 95.6 mph, in line with his season average. But he maxed out at 96.9 mph, flashing none of the 98s and 99s that he showed six days earlier against the Padres. It wasn’t even the velocity. Of Wheeler’s 69 pitches, only 15 (22%) were four-seam fastballs.

Whats the longest someone has been at bat?

Brandon Belt, 1B, SF vs. Jaime Barria, RHP, LAA. April 22, 2018: 21 pitches, flyout. Ricky Gutierrez, SS, HOU vs. Bartolo Colon, RHP, CLE. June 26, 1998: 20 pitches, strikeout swinging.

What is a perfect batting record?

In rare instances, MLB players have concluded their careers with a perfect batting average of 1.000. John Paciorek had three hits in all three of his turns at bat.

Is Zack Wheeler hurt?

Phillies manager Joe Girardi told reporters Wheeler will miss his scheduled start Saturday after injuring the nail on his right middle finger while putting on pants. Spencer Howard will take Wheeler’s spot in the rotation Saturday against the Miami Marlins. The 24-year-old rookie has a 5.66 ERA in five starts.