Hits allowed

In Baseball statistics, hits allowed (HA) signifies the total number of hits allowed by a pitcher.

Definition

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

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

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

• 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

Hits allowed is a fundamental measure of a pitcher's effectiveness, as allowing fewer hits generally correlates with preventing runs.[2]

Context

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

• Baseball statistics

References

1. "Hit (H) | Glossary". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
2. "Hits Per Nine Innings (H/9) | Glossary". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
3. "Baseball & The Tenth Inning | Ken Burns | PBS | Baseball for Beginners | Understand Game Terms | PBS". Baseball & The Tenth Inning | Ken Burns | PBS. Retrieved 2024-12-07.