OAA

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OAA
Stands forOuts above average
CategoriesSports

OAA stands for Outs above average, a baseball abbreviation.

Statcast fielding metric measuring how many more outs a fielder made than an average fielder would have, based on the catch probability of each ball. It covers outfielders and, since 2020, infielders.

Example: Statcast credited the shortstop with plus-18 OAA, tops in the majors.

Usage notes

Introduced by MLB's Statcast team using player-tracking data on positioning, distance and time to the ball. Like DRS, it is a counting stat that can be converted into runs prevented. It is now part of the Gold Glove selection formula.

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  • LOB – Left on base
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  • NLCS – National League Championship Series
  • NLDS – National League Division Series
  • NRI – Non-roster invitee
  • OBP – On-base percentage
  • OPS – On-base plus slugging
  • OPS+ – Adjusted OPS
  • P – Pitcher
  • PA – Plate appearances
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