What does “ERA (Earned Run Average)” mean?

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Definition: ERA (Earned Run Average)

A pitching statistic that shows the average number of earned runs a pitcher allows per seven innings in softball (or nine innings in baseball). A lower ERA indicates stronger pitching performance.

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Term:ERA (Earned Run Average)
Type:Glossary Term

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