Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
earned-run-average
noun
/ˈɜrnəd rʌn ˈævərɪdʒ/
Definition
A statistic in baseball that measures a pitcher’s effectiveness by calculating the average number of earned runs they allow per nine innings pitched.
Examples
- His earned-run-average was the best in the league this season.
- After the game, she was pleased to see that her ERA had dropped significantly.
- The pitcher worked hard in the off-season to improve his earned-run-average.
Meaning
Earned run average (ERA) is used to evaluate a pitcher’s performance. A lower ERA indicates better performance, as it suggests that the pitcher gives up fewer earned runs over a set number of innings.
Synonyms
- ERA
- Pitching average
- Run average
