Last updated May 1, 2016
Used by: MLB Box Score
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
last_name |
string | Player's last name |
first_name |
string | Player's legal first name. Keep in mind, some players are commonly known by their middle name, nickname, or shortened version of their first name |
display_name |
string | The full name of the player that is used in box scores, rosters, etc. |
throwing_hand |
string | One of RHP for a right-handed pitcher or LHP for a left-handed pitcher |
pitch_order |
integer | The order in which the player pitched for the game |
innings_pitched |
float | Number of innings pitched for game |
hits_allowed |
integer | Number of hits allowed for game |
runs_allowed |
integer | Number of runs allowed for game |
earned_runs |
integer | Number of earned runs for game |
strike_outs |
integer | Number of strike outs for game |
walks |
integer | Number of walks issued for game |
intentional_walks |
integer | Number of intentional walks issued for game |
home_runs_allowed |
integer | Number of home runs allowed for game |
era |
float | The player's ERA for the game. Infinite ERA denoted by -1 (i.e., allowed earned runs and did not record any outs) |
whip |
float | Walks plus hits divided by innings pitched for game |
pitch_count |
integer | Number of pitches thrown for game |
pitches_strikes |
integer | Number of pitches thrown for strikes for game |
wild_pitches |
integer | Number of wild pitches thrown for game |
hit_by_pitch |
integer | Number of times that a batter was hit by a pitch for game |
errors |
integer | Deprecated (5-Jun-15, removed 10-Jul-15). Use Fielding object instead. Number of errors for game |
win |
boolean | True when player is awarded win credit for game |
loss |
boolean | True when player is awarded loss credit for game |
save |
boolean | True when player is awarded save credit for game |
hold |
boolean | True when player is awarded hold credit for game |
team_abbreviation |
string | Player's team's abbreviation |