I've recently started to become interested in the sport, but find all the rules and stats a little overwhelming. Is there a way to ease yourself into the sport? Does understanding all those stats contribute to understanding the game?
I've recently started to become interested in the sport, but find all the rules and stats a little overwhelming. Is there a way to ease yourself into the sport? Does understanding all those stats contribute to understanding the game?
Not really just know the big ones. ERA is earned run average for a pitcher it's a metric of the number of runs the pitcher gives up per number of innings pitched 3.0 or below is good. Batting avg of course .300-.400 is really good means they get a hit 3-4/10 at bats. OBP on base percentage how often they get on base includes hit by pitch and walks and fielding percentage for fielders is a metric of how many errors/completed plays they have you wanna be above .500 for that. But I will say you really don't need to know all that. I would say learn the rules first then try to figure out the stats if you want baseball is great if you're kinda math nerdy but even if you're not there is plenty to enjoy. I played for a number of years and I am a life long fan so let me know if you have any questions.