What is the "LOB" statistic?

Question

What is the "LOB" statistic?

Answer 1

left on base, meaning the runners that did not make it home so they could score. its like getting a hit, runnung to 1st with 2 outs. then the next batter strikes out, the inning ends, and u never score

Answer 2

LOB means 'left on base'.

It's a negative statistic and the lower LOB you have, the better.

For example, if the bases are loaded and you're up at bat and you strikeout, you're credited with 3 LOB(3 runners left on base).

LOB just shows how good you are when you have base runners. If you have a low LOB it means you can bat well with runners on base.

Answer 3

LOB is like a negative stay for hitters. When the batter comes up with lets say bases loaded but gets out and no one scores. He would get 3 lob(3 runnerse left on base).

Answer 4

left on base = LOB

Answer 5

LOB means left on base. If a hitter comes to bat with runners on base and he fails to bring them home to score, he has left runners on base. LOB