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Background:

Assessing batter performance against pitchers of differing handedness is complex.
Pitcher attributes beyond handedness influence game outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate baseball player performance considering pitcher handedness and earned run average.
To apply the psychometric concept of differential functioning to baseball analysis.

Main Methods:

Utilized differential functioning principles from psychometrics.
Analyzed pitcher handedness and earned run average (ERA).
Examined specific batter types: left-handed and switch-hitters.

Main Results:

The study provides a framework for analyzing complex pitcher-batter interactions.
Differential functioning offers insights into performance variations beyond simple handedness.

Conclusions:

Pitcher handedness and earned run average are key factors in batter performance.
Further research is needed to fully understand these complex interactions in baseball.