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Left On Base (LOB)

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What Is The Definition Of Left On Base In Baseball?What Is Left On Base (LOB) In Baseball? Definition & Meaning

1. When a baserunner is still on base when the final out of the half inning has been recorded, that baserunner is then said to be “left on base” or stranded. For example, if there are two men on base when after a batter has struck out to end the top of the first inning, then there were two runners left on base.

In addition, if a batter hits into a fielder’s choice and a baserunner is tagged or forced out for the final out, that runner is still considered left on base.

This statistic is usually recorded as a team stat in the final box score, but it can also be recorded as an individual statistic. As an individual statistic, it reflects how many baserunners the batter has left on base after they’ve recorded the third and final out.

Examples Of How Left On Base Is Used In Commentary

1. With the bases loaded, Jones hits into a 3-6-3 double play, ending the inning with three left on base.

2. The Phillies drop the game 3-2, with five runners left on base for the night.

SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Left On Base

Although the statistic left on base, or LOB, measures the number of players who were left stranded on any base, many statisticians or fans mainly pay attention to a more specific stat: left on base in scoring position. This statistic only measures those players who were left on base that were on second base and/or third base. To take it a step further, some people also look at the stat left on base in scoring position with less than two outs. Both of these more specific variations of LOB show how many opportunities a team missed at a scoring opportunity.

Sports Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball

Also Known As:

1. Stranded

Abbreviated As:

1. LOB

 

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