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earned run average

noun

Definition of earned run average

: the average number of earned runs per game scored against a pitcher in baseball determined by dividing the total of earned runs scored against him by the total number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine

Recent Examples on the Web

//Los Angeles had the best earned run average in the National League.
— Washington Post, "The Nationals eked out a wild-card win. But can they beat the Dodgers?," 3 Oct. 2019
//In two starts with the Missions, Burnes' earned run average is 29.35.
— Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Yasmani Grandal has managed to stay productive offensively despite recent power outage," 11 Aug. 2019
//Fortunately, that has been a strength all season and the team came into Sunday’s game against the Fresno Grizzlies leading the PCL in earned run average at 3.83.
— Alex Miller, ExpressNews.com, "Pitching staff carrying Missions into final month of season," 5 Aug. 2019
//Consider this: The 59-48 Red Sox are averaging 5.85 runs per game, the best in the major leagues entering Monday’s games, and had a team earned run average of 4.66, good for 19th.
— James Wagner, New York Times, "The Yankees Are Still on Top, but the Red Sox Are Surging," 29 July 2019
//Messick went 11-1 on the mound with a 1.06 earned run average and 125 strikeouts this spring with only 18 walks in 86 innings pitched.
— J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, "Plant City sweeps Florida Dairy Farmers baseball honors," 17 June 2019
//But the team’s earned run average this year is acid reflux-inducing 5.10, which ranks dead last in the National League.
— Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kiszla: All-star David Dahl a smash hit for Rockies, but can Blake Street Bombers 2.0 slug their way to playoffs?," 30 June 2019
//Pinet, a right-hander, arrives at state with a 2-4 record but a very healthy 2.75 earned run average.
— Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee King is heading to state for the first time in 15 years. Here are four reasons why.," 11 June 2018
//Bridges was second on the team with an ERA (earned run average) of 3.19 and led the team in strikeouts, wins and complete games.
— Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "Flying L’s pitcher looking to build on strong freshmen performance," 13 June 2019

First Known Use of earned run average

1916, in the meaning defined above

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