Stats & Records
- What is a perfect game in baseball?
A perfect game in baseball is when a pitcher (or pitchers) allows no opposing batter to reach base over at least nine innings. It is one of the rarest feats in sports. - How is a passer rating calculated in football?
In the NFL, passer rating uses a formula combining completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdown percentage, and interception percentage. Each component is scaled, then the four results are averaged and converted to a 0–158.3 scale. - What is a double-double in basketball?
A double-double is when a player reaches double digits (10 or more) in two of five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks. It is most common with points and rebounds or points and assists. - What is a no-hitter in baseball?
A no-hitter is a game in which a pitcher (or pitchers) allows no hits to the opposing team over at least nine innings. Walks, errors, and hit batsmen are allowed, but the team must not record a hit. - How is batting average calculated?
Batting average is hits divided by at-bats, expressed as a three-digit decimal (e.g., .300). At-bats exclude walks, hit-by-pitches, sacrifices, and some other plate appearances. - What is a shutout in hockey?
A shutout in hockey occurs when a goaltender (or team) allows zero goals in a complete game. The goalie must play the entire game to be credited with a shutout; if multiple goalies combine, it is a team shutout.