1. What is Batting Average Against?

Batting Average Against (BAA) is a baseball statistic that measures how often a pitcher allows hits to batters. In fantasy football, it can be used to evaluate pitcher performance when making roster decisions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Hits Allowed — Total hits given up by the pitcher
• At Bats Against — Total at bats faced by the pitcher

Explanation: The result is typically expressed as a decimal rounded to three places (e.g., 0.250).

3. Importance in Fantasy Football

Details: In fantasy baseball, BAA helps evaluate pitcher effectiveness. Lower BAA indicates better performance. This metric is especially useful when comparing pitchers with similar ERA or WHIP.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter hits allowed (must be ≥0) and at bats against (must be ≥1). The calculator will compute the batting average against.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good Batting Average Against?
A: Generally, below 0.250 is excellent, 0.250-0.275 is good, and above 0.300 is poor for starting pitchers.

Q2: How does BAA differ from batting average?
A: BAA measures pitcher performance (hits allowed), while batting average measures hitter performance (hits achieved).

Q3: Does BAA include walks?
A: No, BAA only considers at bats (which exclude walks, hit-by-pitches, and sacrifices).

Q4: How often should I check BAA in fantasy?
A: For pitchers, check BAA along with other stats every 5-10 starts to identify trends.

Q5: Is BAA affected by defensive errors?
A: No, errors don't count as hits in the BAA calculation.