Home runs per nine innings
In
ground ball rates to have high HR/9 rates.[1]
Leaders
The career leaders in HR/9IP through 2018 were
Al Spalding (0.0468), and Reb Russell (0.0488).[2]
There were 87 single-season leaders in HR/9IP through 2018 who had pitched a season without giving up a home run.[3] All played prior to 1927.[3]
The active leaders in HR/9IP through 2018 were Clayton Kershaw (0.6225), Adam Wainwright (0.6755), and Charlie Morton (0.7682).[4]
References
- ^ a b What is a Home Runs Per Nine Innings (HR/9)? | Glossary | MLB.com
- ^ Career Leaders & Records for Home Runs per 9 IP | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ a b Single-Season Leaders & Records for Home Runs per 9 IP | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ Active Leaders & Records for Home Runs per 9 IP | Baseball-Reference.com