question about E.R.A.

[Biggems]

the formula to calculate ERA is

( # of earned runs X 9) / (# of innings pitched)

however, you cannot divide by 0....

so what is a pitcher's ERA if he gives up 1 run but pitches 0 innings (he doesnt get an out)?

what about if the pitcher gives up 10 runs and but pitches 0 innings?


would his ERA have to wait to be calculated until he gets that first out of the season?

 

[peplaw06]

It's INF... stands for infinite. Same thing with WHIP until an out is recorded.

 

[Biggems]

It's INF... stands for infinite. Same thing with WHIP until an out is recorded.

ok thanks......that is what i was thinking.