Baseball - Batting Statistics

Batting Average (AVG)

The number of base hits per at bat.

Games Played (G)

The number of games the player has played in.

At Bats (AB)

The official number of times the player as taken the plate as a batter, not counting walks or sacrifices.

Runs (R)

The number of times a batter has crossed home plate.

Hits (H)

The number of times a batter has safely reached a base, not including walks or sacrifices.

Doubles (2B)

The number of hits that resulted in the batter hitting second base.

Triples (3B)

The number of hits that resulted in the batter hitting third base.

Home Runs (HR)

The number of hits that resulted in a home run.

Runs Batted In (RBI)

The number of times a batter has made it possible for his teammates to score. Does not include hits resulting in a double play or runs scored because of an error.

Stolen Bases (SB)

The number of times a base runner has successfully advanced to the next base without the help of the hitter.

Base on Balls (BB)

The number of times a batter has been awarded first base as a result of four balls being pitched outside the strike zone. Also known as walks.

Strikeouts (SO)

The number of times a batter has swung and missed on three pitches.