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Definition of Adjusted Pitching Runs:

Adjusted Pitching Runs (APR) is a statistic in baseball that measures the number of runs that a pitcher prevents from scoring compared to the league's average pitcher, adjusted for ballpark factors.

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What is the Adjusted Pitching Runs of a pitcher with an ERA of 3, a league ERA of 4, and 200 innings pitched?

Formula Explanation:

The formula for calculating APR is: ((League ERA - Pitcher's ERA) / 9) * (Innings Pitched / 9). This formula essentially measures a pitcher's effectiveness in preventing runs relative to the league average.

Detailed Explanation:

APR is a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness in preventing runs when adjusted for ballpark and league factors, calculated as ((League ERA - Pitcher's ERA) / 9) * (Innings Pitched / 9). This means that APR rewards pitchers for having a lower ERA.

Importance:

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

Historical Use:

Adjusted Pitching Runs has been used as an official MLB statistic since the early days of professional baseball. It is a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness.

Historical Context:

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

Limitations:

While APR is a useful statistic, it does not take into account the quality of the defensive players behind the pitcher, which can significantly affect the number of runs allowed.

Example:

If a pitcher has an ERA of 3.00, the league ERA is 4.00, and they pitched 200 innings, their APR would be calculated as follows: ((4.00 (league ERA) - 3.00 (pitcher's ERA)) / 9) * (200 (innings pitched) / 9).

Famous Examples:

Pedro Martinez holds the record for the highest single-season APR at 291 in 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a good APR?

In professional baseball, an APR over 0 is considered above average, and an APR over 50 is considered excellent.

Why is APR important?

APR is important because it measures a pitcher's effectiveness in preventing runs, which is the primary goal of a pitcher.

Who has the highest single-season APR?

Pedro Martinez holds the record for the highest single-season APR at 291 in 2000.

Sources:

MLB

Major League Baseball explanation of Adjusted Pitching Runs (APR)

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Fangraphs

The Importance of APR

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Adjusted Pitching Runs

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Result
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League ERA
4
Pitcher's ERA
3
Innings Pitched
200
What is the Adjusted Pitching Runs of a pitcher with an ERA of 3, a league ERA of 4, and 200 innings pitched?
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