1. What is OPS in Baseball?

OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) is a baseball statistic that combines a player's on-base percentage (OBP) and slugging percentage (SLG). It provides a comprehensive measure of a player's offensive performance by evaluating both their ability to get on base and their power hitting.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the OPS formula:

Where:

• \( OBP \) — On-base percentage (decimal)
• \( SLG \) — Slugging percentage (decimal)

Explanation: OPS adds together two important offensive metrics to provide a single number that represents a player's overall offensive contribution.

3. Importance of OPS Calculation

Details: OPS is widely used by baseball analysts and teams to evaluate player performance. It correlates well with run production and is considered one of the best simple metrics for measuring offensive value.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both OBP and SLG as decimal values (e.g., 0.350 for .350). Both values must be valid (≥ 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good OPS in baseball?
A: Generally, an OPS above .800 is considered good, above .900 is excellent, and above 1.000 is outstanding.

Q2: How is OBP calculated?
A: OBP = (Hits + Walks + Hit by Pitch) / (At Bats + Walks + Hit by Pitch + Sacrifice Flies)

Q3: How is SLG calculated?
A: SLG = Total Bases / At Bats, where Total Bases = (1B) + (2B × 2) + (3B × 3) + (HR × 4)

Q4: What are the limitations of OPS?
A: OPS treats OBP and SLG as equally valuable, though OBP is generally more valuable in terms of run production. It also doesn't account for base running or situational hitting.

Q5: Is OPS used in player evaluation?
A: Yes, OPS is widely used by MLB teams, analysts, and fantasy baseball players to evaluate and compare offensive performance.