Position abbreviations used in Fantasy Baseball
Pos | What it Means | Who is Eligible |
---|---|---|
SP | Starting Pitcher | Only starting pitchers |
RP | Relief Pitcher | Only relief pitchers |
P | Pitcher | Any starting or relief pitcher |
IL | Injured List | Any player on real-life IL |
In baseball, SP, RP, and CP are acronyms for different types of pitchers. SP stands for Starting Pitcher, RP stands for Relief Pitcher, and CP stands for Closing Pitcher.
By using a starting pitcher in a relief pitcher slot, you can guarantee yourself an extra start or two per week, which means more strikeouts and wins. And vice-versa, you can use a RP in a SP slot in an effort to improve your ERA, WHIP and if he’s a closer, he’ll obviously also help in saves.
“Role Play” is widely used outside of gaming, especially in educational settings and the theatre.
RP is an abbreviation for ‘Received Pronunciation’.
[ Return To Top ] Runs Prevented. The extra number of runs an average pitcher would have allowed in the same number of innings pitched (adjusted for park and league). RP greater than zero indicates that the pitcher allowed fewer runs than an average pitcher (i.e. he’s better than average).
In baseball, a pinch runner is a player substituted for the specific purpose of replacing another player on base. The pinch runner may be faster or otherwise more skilled at base-running than the player for whom the pinch runner has been substituted.
EXP(W%) is the expected winning percentage generated by the formula, RS is runs scored by a team, and RA is runs allowed by a team.
The Top 10- Craig Kimbrel – Los Angeles Dodgers (Age: 33)
Jordan Romano – Toronto Blue Jays (Age: 28)
Aroldis Chapman – New York Yankees (Age: 34)
Blake Treinen – Los Angeles Dodgers (Age: 33)
Devin Williams – Milwaukee Brewers (Age: 27)
Ryan Pressly – Houston Astros (Age: 33)
Player Rater Explained. In each of the scoring categories, a number is calculated that represents the average total in that category. If a player has that average exactly, his rating for that category is 0.00.
New closers are denoted by all caps. Diaz is the best closer in baseball right now. Clase has a 1.15 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, and 30 SV. Romano notched an impressive four-out save in his most recent outing.
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division.
Roleplay. RP stands for “roleplay” (which may also be spelled “role play” or “role-play”). This acronym is most often used by those playing RPGs, but may be used by anyone who is engaging in a bit of make-believe.
Report in Progress (RP)
noun. role-play, either in person or online, in which participants act out erotic fantasies for mutual gratification, often involving bondage, dominance, or the like: Popular for sexual role-play is the French maid uniform, worn by a servant who traditionally defers to her wealthy master. Abbreviation: SRP.
Acronym. Definition. RW/RP. Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity (music pickup) Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.
A PR pitch is a short personalized message that outlines the value of a story and explains why it should be published. It is usually 150 words long but can reach up to 400 words. PR pitches should be short, engaging and timely for the topic.
Running back is a very demanding position. It requires a player to be very active every time he’s on the field, and it’s a position that’ll wear you out consistently. To prepare for this, you need to build endurance. The way to do this is by running, jogging, and even walking a lot.
Held each December, the Rule 5 Draft allows clubs without a full 40-man roster to select certain non-40-man roster players from other clubs. Clubs draft in reverse order of the standings from the previous season.
Runners are R1, R2, or R3, and R1 is the runner who has advanced farthest.
Ground-ball Rate (GB%)
Each ball that is hit into the field of play is characterized as a line drive, a fly ball, a ground ball or a pop-up. Ground-ball rate can be used as a metric to evaluate both hitters and pitchers.
To be a good roleplayer, one must first be a good person. The qualities of character that open doors of friendship and cooperation in real life are the same qualities that will help make roleplaying a positive and rewarding experience for you in WoW.
Typically, in modern-day play, an active roster will consist of five starting pitchers, seven relief pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, and five outfielders.