1. What is OPS in Baseball?

OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) is a sabermetric baseball statistic that combines a player's on-base percentage (OBP) and slugging percentage (SLG). It provides a simple way to evaluate 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 + HBP) / (at bats + walks + HBP + sacrifice flies)
• \( SLG \) — Slugging percentage (total bases) / (at bats)

Explanation: OPS values both a player's ability to get on base and their power hitting ability in a single metric.

3. Importance of OPS

Details: OPS is widely used because it correlates well with run production. It's a quick way to compare offensive value between players.

Typical OPS Values:

• Below .700: Poor
• .700-.799: Below average
• .800-.899: Good
• .900-.999: Great
• 1.000+: Excellent (MVP level)

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter OBP and SLG as decimals (e.g., .350 not 35%). Both values must be between 0-1 for OBP and 0-4 for SLG.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use OPS instead of batting average?
A: OPS accounts for both getting on base and power hitting, while batting average ignores walks and power.

Q2: What's a good OPS for a MLB player?
A: The league average OPS is typically around .730-.750. All-stars often have OPS above .850.

Q3: What are the limitations of OPS?
A: OPS treats OBP and SLG as equally valuable when OBP is actually more valuable in producing runs.

Q4: Are there better metrics than OPS?
A: Advanced metrics like wOBA (weighted on-base average) are more precise but more complex to calculate.

Q5: Can OPS be above 1.000?
A: Yes, elite hitters often have OPS above 1.000 (combining .400 OBP with .600 SLG, for example).