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The Coolest, Strangest Stats and Facts in Baseball History

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Baseball is a sport that is full of history and tradition. Over the years, there have been countless amazing feats and accomplishments on the baseball field. Some of these are well-known, while others are more obscure. In this book, we will take a look at some of the coolest, strangest, and most amazing stats and facts in baseball history.

Incredible Baseball Stats: The Coolest, Strangest Stats and Facts in Baseball History

by Ryan Spaeder

4.6 out of 5

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We will start with some of the most basic stats, such as batting average, home runs, and RBIs. We will then move on to some of the more obscure stats, such as WAR, OPS, and WHIP. Finally, we will take a look at some of the most amazing feats and accomplishments in baseball history, such as hitting for the cycle, throwing a no-hitter, and winning the World Series.

Whether you are a lifelong baseball fan or just getting started, this book is sure to have something for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the coolest, strangest, and most amazing stats and facts in baseball history.

Chapter 1: Batting

The batting average is one of the most basic stats in baseball. It is calculated by dividing the number of hits by the number of at-bats. The highest batting average in MLB history is .440, which was set by Hugh Duffy in 1894.

Home runs are another popular stat. The most home runs hit in a single game is four, which has been done by several players, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Mike Schmidt.

RBIs are also a valuable stat. The most RBIs in a single season is 191, which was set by Hack Wilson in 1930.

Chapter 2: Pitching

The ERA is one of the most important stats for pitchers. It is calculated by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched. The lowest ERA in MLB history is 0.61, which was set by Ed Walsh in 1908.

The strikeout is another important stat for pitchers. The most strikeouts in a single game is 20, which has been done by several pitchers, including Roger Clemens, Max Scherzer, and Nolan Ryan.

The no-hitter is one of the most difficult feats to accomplish in baseball. It occurs when a pitcher does not allow a hit in a complete game. The most no-hitters in MLB history is six, which was thrown by Nolan Ryan.

Chapter 3: Fielding

The fielding percentage is a stat that measures a player's ability to field their position. It is calculated by dividing the number of putouts by the number of total chances.

The gold glove award is given to the best defensive player at each position. The most gold gloves in MLB history is 18, which was won by Greg Maddux.

The defensive WAR is a stat that measures a player's defensive value. The highest defensive WAR in MLB history is 16.5, which was set by Andruw Jones in 2006.

Chapter 4: Amazing Feats and Accomplishments

There have been many amazing feats and accomplishments in baseball history. Some of the most notable include:

Hitting for the cycle: This occurs when a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game.
Throwing a no-hitter: This occurs when a pitcher does not allow a hit in a complete game.
Winning the World Series: This is the ultimate goal for any baseball team.

These are just a few of the many amazing feats and accomplishments in baseball history. This book is full of even more amazing facts and trivia. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the coolest, strangest, and most amazing stats and facts in baseball history.

Baseball is a sport that is full of history and tradition. Over the years, there have been countless amazing feats and accomplishments on the baseball field. This book has taken a look at some of the coolest, strangest, and most amazing stats and facts in baseball history. Whether you are a lifelong baseball fan or just getting started, this book is sure to have something for you.

Incredible Baseball Stats: The Coolest, Strangest Stats and Facts in Baseball History

by Ryan Spaeder

4.6 out of 5