ERA

What does ERA stand for?

Earned run average

A baseball statistic that measures the average amount of earned runs let up by a pitcher for every 9 innings; one of the most important stats that reflects the efficiency and value of a pitcher.

Example

Kershaw could easily be MVP in the NL with his 21 wins and 1.77 ERA.

Related Slang

MLBMajor League Baseball
ALAmerican League
NLNational League
BBBases on balls
RBIRuns batted in
avgBatting average

Categories

Sports TermsBaseball
Updated September 30, 2014

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