what does ERA mean in baseball?

Answer 1

earned run average---basically how many runs a pitcher gives up

Answer 2

ERA stands for earned run average, probably the most important stat in measuring a pitcher's effectiveness. You calculate ERA by taking the number of earned runs a pitcher has allowed and multiply it by nine. Then take that number and divide it by the number of innings pitched. For example if a pitcher has allowed 5 earned runs over 20 innings: 5X9=45 45/20= 2.25 ERA

Answer 3

ERA stands for Earned Run Average. It represents the average number of earned runs a pitcher allows per 9 innings pitched. It is calculated by the following formula:
9 * (Earned Runs / Innings Pitched) = ERA

ERA does not include unearned runs, which are runs that are scored as a result of a fielding error by a fielder (which can include the pitcher) or a passed ball by the catcher.

Answer 4

Earned Run Average

Answer 5

Earned Run Average

Answer 6

Earned Run Average

Answer 7

ERA stands for Earned Run Average. Which when the batting team uses hits to score not by walking. ERA is used for pitchers and only pitchers.

Answer 8

It is Earned Run Average. Take the earned runs given up, multiply that by 9 (innings in a standard game) and divide that # by the number of innings a pitcher has pitched.

Answer 9

earned run average - It is how many runs a pitcher gives up during a game that are NOT causes as a result of errors on the part of his team mates.

Answer 10

earned run average- how many runs a pitcher gives up