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Who has an infinite ERA?
As of 2011, Heitmann is now credited with facing four batters, giving up four hits and four runs, and being one of 19 players who retired from the major leagues with an ERA of infinity….
| Harry Heitmann | |
|---|---|
| July 27, 1918, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | ∞ |
What pitcher has the longest career?
Most Seasons Played
| Player | Years Played | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Ryan | 1966-1993 | 27 |
| Cap Anson | 1871-1897 | 27 |
| Deacon McGuire | 1884-1912 | 26 |
| Tommy John | 1963-1989 | 26 |
Is it possible to have an infinite ERA?
Infinite and undefined Some sources may list players with infinite ERAs. This can happen if a pitcher allows one or more earned runs without retiring a batter (usually in a single appearance). Additionally, an undefined ERA occasionally occurs at the beginning of a baseball season.
What pitcher has the best ERA of all time?
Ed Walsh holds the MLB earned run average record with a 1.816. Addie Joss (1.887) and Jim Devlin (1.896) are the only other pitchers with a career earned run average under 2.000.
What does ERA+ mean in baseball?
Adjusted Earned Run Average
Adjusted Earned Run Average (ERA+) ERA+ takes a player’s ERA and normalizes it across the entire league. It accounts for external factors like ballparks and opponents. It then adjusts, so a score of 100 is league average, and 150 is 50 percent better than the league average.
What does whip stand for baseball?
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP) | Glossary | MLB.com.
What is the highest ERA possible?
A pitcher who gives up earned runs without recording an out has an ERA of infinity. There may be sites that have glitches when trying to display that information, but the MLB standard is that dividing any number greater than zero by zero yields infinity.
Has anyone had a sub 1 ERA?
The lowest single-season ERA in league history was posted by Tim Keefe, whose 0.86 ERA in 105 innings pitched for the National League’s Troy Trojans in 1880 led his closest competitor by . 52 runs. In the American League, Dutch Leonard’s 0.96 ERA is a single-season record.