How is ERA calculated?

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[RF Godfather]

Isn't it earned runs divided by innings pitched?

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[phixion]

while we're at it, what constitutes a save? and how do u calculate slugging percentage?

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[BoondockSaint]

Earned Run Average (ERA): Multiply the total number of earned runs by nine, and divide the results by the total innings pitched.

Slugging Percentage (SLG): Divide the total number of bases of all base hits by the total number of times at bat

Save (SV):A pitcher is credited with a save when he finishes a game won by his club, is not the winning pitcher, and either (a) enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning, (b) enters the game with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck, or (c) pitches effectively for at least three innings.

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[Mike Teacher]

I forget them all but I am pretty sure there are at least seven [eight?] ways for a man to safely reach first base.

Continue.

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[Bama]

hit, walk, hit by pitch, dropped third strike

what else is there?

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[HBox]

Reaching on an error.

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[Bama]

fielder's choice

that's 6

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[BoondockSaint]

I think the trick answer to the question is being a pinch runner.

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[JPMNICK]

catcher interference is one.

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[East Side Dave]

If a pitcher balks with no one on base. In other words if he starts his wind up and stops or does an illegal motion on the rubber; then a "ball" is added to the hitter's count. If the hitter has 3 balls already; then the added ball would constitute as the hitter literally being balked- and not walked- to first base. I only know this because my mom had intimate relations with an umpire.

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[BoondockSaint]

If a pitcher balks with no one on base. In other words if he starts his wind up and stops or does an illegal motion on the rubber; then a "ball" is added to the hitter's count. If the hitter has 3 balls already; then the added ball would constitute as the hitter literally being balked- and not walked- to first base. I only know this because my mom had intimate relations with an umpire.

You are somewhat right. If a batter has three balls and a pitcher does something (licks his fingers, delays the game, etc.) the umpire can call a ball. But it is considered a walk. The only time something can be considered a balk is when there is a runner on base.

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