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MLB Statistical Standards

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It is difficult to determine quantitatively what is considered to be a "good" value in a certain statistical category, and qualitative assessments may lead to arguments. Using full-season statistics available at the Official Site of Major League Baseball for the 2004 through 2011 seasons, the following tables show top ranges in various statistics, in alphabetical order. For each statistic, two values are given:

  • Top5: the top five players bettered this value in all of the reported seasons
  • Best: this is the best of all of the players for all of the reported seasons
Batting Statistics
Statistic Top5 Best
BA .322 .372
HR 36 58
RBI 116 156
SLG .565 .812
SB 39 78
OPS .971 1.422
Pitching Statistics
Statistic Top5 Best
CG 3 11
ERA 3.19 1.87
G 77 94
GS 33 35
IP 225.1 255
K 206 290
SHO 1 6
SV 38 62
W 16 24
WHIP 1.14 0.90

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