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 simple way to evaluate a player's overall offensive contribution.

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 give a more complete picture of a player's offensive value.

3. Importance of OPS

Details: OPS is widely used in baseball analytics because it combines a player's ability to get on base with their power hitting ability. It correlates well with run production.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter OBP and SLG as decimals (e.g., 0.350 for 35%). Both values must be valid (OBP typically between 0-0.5, SLG typically between 0-0.7).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good OPS?
A: In MLB, an OPS of 0.800+ is very good, 0.900+ is excellent, and 1.000+ is elite. League average is typically around 0.700-0.750.

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 + 2×2B + 3×3B + 4×HR)

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

Q5: Are there better metrics than OPS?
A: Advanced metrics like wOBA (Weighted On-base Average) or wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created Plus) are more precise, but OPS remains popular for its simplicity.