What are the Statistics that a Good Baseball Player Should Have at Each Position?
As a baseball coach, it's important to know the key statistics that players should strive for at each position. Here's a breakdown for the most common positions:
Pitcher:
- ERA (Earned Run Average): Under 4.00 for starting pitchers, under 3.00 for relievers
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched): Below 1.20 for starting pitchers, under 1.00 for relievers
- Strikeouts per 9 Innings: 7 or more for starting pitchers, 10 or more for relievers
Catcher:
- Batting Average: .270 or higher
- On-Base Percentage (OBP): .350 or higher
- Fielding Percentage: .990 or higher
- Caught Stealing Percentage: 30% or higher
Infielders:
- Fielding Percentage: .980 or higher
- Range Factor: 5 or higher
- Double Plays: 1 or more per game
** outfielders:**
- Fielding Percentage: .980 or higher
- Range Factor: 3 or higher
- Assists: 10 or more per season
FAQs:
- What is a good batting average for a catcher? .270 or higher
- What is a good ERA for a starting pitcher? Under 4.00
- What is a good fielding percentage for an outfielder? .980 or higher
- What is a good strikeout per 9 innings ratio for a reliever? 10 or more
- What is a good on-base percentage for a catcher? .350 or higher
Hot Sale Products:
- Wilson A2000 Catcher's Mitt
- Rawlings Gold Glove Infield Glove
- Mizuno Prospect Outfield Glove
- Louisville Slugger Prime 918 Bat
- Under Armour Yard Batting Gloves
Pre:Are there any kind of MLB regulation or rule about pitchers using their fingers to point at batters as a form of intimidation or taunting
Next:What position besides pitcher is it easiest to overlook poor hitting in baseball