Games Played (G)

Definition

A player is credited with having played a game if he appears in it at any point -- be it as a starter or a replacement. It's important to note that the player doesn't necessarily need an at-bat. He can also enter for defense or as a pinch-runner.

Typically, if a player records 162 games played, it means that he appeared in every game that season. But there have been instances in the past where players have exceeded that number -- either because they were traded during the season or because they played in a tiebreaker game at the end of the season.

In A Call

"games," "appearances"

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Extra-base Hit (XBH)

Definition

An extra-base hit is defined as any hit that is not a single, meaning doubles, triples and home runs are all considered extra-base hits. They are a good stat to look at to evaluate an offensive player's power -- and in some cases, his speed.

An extra-base hit is typically a ball that is hit very hard, and it often goes to the outfield wall. (Obviously, in the case of a home run, it usually goes over the wall). Speedier hitters have a slight advantage in attaining extra-base hits because they can use their foot speed to reach second base faster.

Extra-base-hit totals can also be used to evaluate pitchers, although this is done less frequently. In that case, it is referred to as extra-base hits against.

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"extra bags," "long hit"

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Double (2B)

Definition

A batter is credited with a double when he hits the ball into play and reaches second base without the help of an intervening error or attempt to put out another baserunner.

Doubles are typically hit either into a gap, down the lines or off the outfield wall. They often score speedier runners from first base -- except for in the instance of a ground-rule double, where the ball bounces into the stands and all baserunners, including the batter, are awarded two bases.

Late in games, teams often employ a "no-doubles defense" when they have the lead, where outfielders play very deep in an effort to prevent extra-base hits.

In A Call

"two-bagger," "two-base hit," "extra bases"

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Caught Stealing (CS)

Definition

A caught stealing occurs when a runner attempts to steal but is tagged out before reaching second base, third base or home plate. This typically happens after a pitch, when a catcher throws the ball to the fielder at the base before the runner reaches it. But it can also happen before a pitch, typically when a pitcher throws the ball to first base for a pickoff attempt but the batter has already left for second.

Many different factors go into a caught stealing. Namely: a pitcher's quick release to home plate, a catcher's quick transfer and throw, a good tag by the fielder receiving the ball and a poor jump -- or slow first step -- by the baserunner.

If a runner is thrown out trying to advance on a wild pitch or a passed ball, this does not count as a caught stealing. Similarly, a runner who is picked off while diving back to a base has not been "caught stealing" because he never attempted to steal in the first place. If a batter steals a base safely but is tagged when he comes off the base before fully gaining his balance, it still counts as a caught stealing, because he was never established on the base.

Baseball's caught-stealing leaders are typically some of the fastest players in the game, as such players attempt to steal the most bases.

When a catcher gets an assist on a caught stealing, he is awarded a catcher caught stealing (CCS). He is also awarded a CCS if the recipient drops his throw for an error and the official scorer judges that the runner would have been out had the ball been caught. However, when a runner is thrown out trying to advance on a wild pitch or a passed ball, a catcher caught stealing is not awarded.

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"nailed," "thrown out," "nabbed," "hosed"

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