View details for Attrition Rate

Attrition Rate is the percent chance that a hitter's plate appearances or a pitcher's opposing batters faced will decrease by at least 50% relative to his Baseline playing time forecast. Although it is generally a good indicator of the risk of injury, Attrition Rate will also capture seasons in which his playing time decreases due to poor performance or managerial decisions.

Attrition Rate appears in the following BP Glossary Categories:

• Offense
• PECOTA
• Sabermetric