What does “BB” mean in baseball stats and how is it used in a game?

[miafoster]

I often see “BB” in baseball box scores and player stats but I’m not sure what it stands for. Can someone explain what BB means and how it impacts a player’s performance? Also, how important is it compared to other stats like hits or runs?

 

[theodoreclark]

“BB” refers to Base on Balls, commonly known as a walk, in the world of baseball statistics. It happens when a pitcher throws four balls that miss the strike zone, giving the batter a free pass to first base without needing to hit the ball. In Major League Baseball, the BB stat is a key indicator of a pitcher’s control and how frequently they let batters get on base.

 

[jackgriffin]

“BB” refers to Base on Balls, commonly known as a walk, in baseball statistics. This occurs when a pitcher throws four balls that miss the strike zone, allowing the batter to advance to first base without making contact with the ball. In Major League Baseball, this statistic is important for evaluating a pitcher’s control and how frequently they give up free passes to base runners.