Hits allowed

In Baseball statistics, hits allowed signifies the total number of hits allowed by a pitcher.

Definition

A hit occurs when a batter strikes the baseball into fair territory and reaches base without doing so via an error or a fielder's choice.

Type of Hits

There are four types of hits in baseball: singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. All are counted equally in the hits allowed statistic.

Calculation

Hits allowed is a cumulative statistic, simply tallying the total number of hits a pitcher gives up over the course of a game, season, or career.

Related Statistics

Hits Per Nine Innings : This stat represents the average number of hits a pitcher allows per nine innings pitched. It's calculated by dividing hits allowed by innings pitched and multiplying by nine.
WHIP : Hits allowed is a component of this popular pitching statistic.
Significance

Hits allowed is a fundamental measure of a pitcher's effectiveness, as allowing fewer hits generally correlates with preventing runs.

Context

While hits allowed is important, it should be considered alongside other statistics like strikeouts, walks, and innings pitched for a more comprehensive evaluation of a pitcher's performance.