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Formula:
Understanding the OPS Formula
The On-base Plus Slugging (OPS) statistic is a comprehensive measure of a baseball player's offensive production, combining their ability to get on base with their power hitting.
Formula Breakdown:
- On-base Percentage (OBP) = (H + BB + HBP) / (AB + BB + HBP + SF)
- Slugging Percentage (SLG) = (1B + 2 • 2B + 3 • 3B + 4 • HR) / AB
- On-base Plus Slugging (OPS) = OBP + SLG
Where:
- H = Hits
- BB = Walks (Base on Balls)
- HBP = Hit By Pitch
- AB = At Bats
- SF = Sacrifice Flies
- 1B = Singles (Calculated as H - 2B - 3B - HR)
- 2B = Doubles
- 3B = Triples
- HR = Home Runs