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era

[eer-uh, er-uh] / ˈɪər ə, ˈɛr ə /


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Misiorowski learned that lesson the hard way as a rookie last season, when poor command led to a stretch where he posted a 5.48 ERA over 11 starts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Misiorowski allowed just one run and 14 hits over 38 ⅓ innings in the month of May, lowering his ERA for the season to 1.65.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He then cited run differential and team ERA as examples.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Edwards improved as a sophomore, serving as a starter and reliever, finishing with a 3.86 ERA and 3-0 record over 32 2/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Impressed by this extraordinarily bad ERA, I diffidently informed my teacher, who told me to explain the fact to my class.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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