1. What is OPS?

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 overall offensive contribution.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple OPS formula:

Where:

• \( OBP \) — On-base Percentage (hits + walks + hit by pitch) / plate appearances
• \( SLG \) — Slugging Percentage (total bases) / at bats

Explanation: OPS combines a player's ability to get on base with their power hitting ability, providing a single metric for offensive performance evaluation.

3. Importance of OPS Calculation

Details: OPS is widely used by baseball analysts, scouts, and teams to evaluate player performance. Higher OPS values generally indicate better offensive players. An OPS above .800 is considered good, while above .900 is excellent.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter OBP and SLG as decimal values (e.g., 0.350 for .350 OBP). Both values must be valid (OBP between 0-1, SLG between 0-4).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good OPS value?
A: Generally, .800+ is good, .900+ is excellent, and 1.000+ is outstanding. League average typically ranges from .700-.750.

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: Are there limitations to OPS?
A: While useful, OPS treats OBP and SLG as equally valuable, though OBP is generally considered more important. It also doesn't account for base running or situational hitting.

Q5: What's the difference between OPS and OPS+?
A: OPS+ adjusts for ballpark factors and league average, with 100 being average. OPS+ = 100 × (OBP/lgOBP + SLG/lgSLG - 1)