Test Your Baseball Statistics Knowledge!

Test Your Baseball Statistics Knowledge!

Think you know everything about baseball statistics? Take this quiz to find out!

published on October 05, 2023
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What is the formula for Batting Average?

What is the formula for Batting Average?
Hits / At Bats
Runs / Hits
Home Runs / RBI
Strikeouts / Walks
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Which statistic measures a player's ability to get on base?

Which statistic measures a player's ability to get on base?
OBP (On-Base Percentage)
SLG (Slugging Percentage)
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging)
ERA (Earned Run Average)
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What does WAR (Wins Above Replacement) measure?

What does WAR (Wins Above Replacement) measure?
The number of wins a player adds to his team compared to a replacement-level player
The number of games a team wins in a season
The number of times a player makes an error
The number of strikeouts a pitcher records
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Who holds the record for the most career home runs?

Who holds the record for the most career home runs?
Babe Ruth
Barry Bonds
Hank Aaron
Alex Rodriguez
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Which pitcher has the most career strikeouts?

Which pitcher has the most career strikeouts?
Roger Clemens
Nolan Ryan
Randy Johnson
Tom Seaver
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What is the formula for a pitcher's ERA (Earned Run Average)?

What is the formula for a pitcher's ERA (Earned Run Average)?
Earned Runs / Innings Pitched
Strikeouts / Walks
Home Runs / At Bats
Hits / Plate Appearances
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Which statistic measures a pitcher's ability to prevent walks and hits?

Which statistic measures a pitcher's ability to prevent walks and hits?
WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched)
ERA (Earned Run Average)
K/9 (Strikeouts per 9 innings)
SV (Saves)
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Who holds the record for the most career stolen bases?

Who holds the record for the most career stolen bases?
Lou Brock
Rickey Henderson
Tim Raines
Vince Coleman
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What is the formula for On-Base Percentage (OBP)?

What is the formula for On-Base Percentage (OBP)?
Hits + Walks + Hit by Pitch / At Bats + Walks + Hit by Pitch + Sacrifice Fly
Hits / At Bats
Runs / Plate Appearances
Home Runs / RBI
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Which statistic measures a hitter's extra-base power?

Which statistic measures a hitter's extra-base power?
SLG (Slugging Percentage)
HR (Home Runs)
BA (Batting Average)
RBI (Runs Batted In)
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Who holds the record for the most career hits?

Who holds the record for the most career hits?
Pete Rose
George Brett
Stan Musial
Derek Jeter
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What is the formula for On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS)?

What is the formula for On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS)?
On-Base Percentage + Slugging Percentage
Batting Average + On-Base Percentage
Home Runs + RBI
Strikeouts + Walks