Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator

Definition of Base-Out Runs Saved:

Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) is a statistic in baseball that measures the change in run expectancy from the beginning of a player's plate appearance to the end of it, based on the number of outs and the position of base runners.

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Base-Out Runs Saved

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What is the Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) of a situation with expected runs and actual runs?
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What is the Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) of a situation with expected runs and actual runs?

Formula Explanation of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

The formula for calculating RE24 is: Runs Expected - Runs Actual. This formula essentially measures the number of runs a player saved or cost their team during their plate appearance.

Detailed Explanation of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

RE24 is a measure of a player's effectiveness in changing the run expectancy during their plate appearance, calculated as Runs Expected - Runs Actual. This means that RE24 rewards players for decreasing the run expectancy (for pitchers) or increasing the run expectancy (for batters).

Importance of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

RE24 is an important statistic in baseball as it is a key component of many other statistics and is a primary measure of a player's effectiveness. A high RE24 means a player is saving more runs, which gives their team a better chance to win.

Historical Use of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

Base-Out Runs Saved has been used as an official MLB statistic since the early days of professional baseball. It is a measure of a player's effectiveness.

Historical Context of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

RE24 has been used in baseball since the 19th century and is a measure of a player's effectiveness.

Limitations of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

While RE24 is a useful statistic, it does not take into account the context of the game, such as the score, inning, or importance of the game.

Example of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

If the expected runs for a situation is 0.5 and the actual runs scored is 0, the RE24 would be calculated as follows: 0.5 (runs expected) - 0 (runs actual).

Famous Examples of Base-Out Runs Saved Calculator:

Babe Ruth holds the record for the highest single-season RE24 at 122.5 in 1921.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a good RE24?

In professional baseball, an RE24 over 0 is considered above average, and an RE24 over 30 is considered excellent.

Why is RE24 important?

RE24 is important because it measures a player's effectiveness in changing the run expectancy during their plate appearance, which is a primary goal of a player.

Who has the highest single-season RE24?

Babe Ruth holds the record for the highest single-season RE24 at 122.5 in 1921.

Sources Used:

MLB

Major League Baseball explanation of Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24)

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Fangraphs

The Importance of RE24

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