1a) I would like to know which of a players offensive numbers are used in calculating his on base percentage? 1b) Also how exactly do I calculate the numbers once I have them, do I also divide like when calculating a players batting average?
2007-07-11 10:05:57 · 7 answers · asked by Elmer L 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
On Base Percentage: Divide the total number of hits plus Bases on Balls plus hits by Pitch BY at Bats plus Bases on Balls plus hit by Pitch plus Sacrifice Flies
Batting Average: Divide the number of base hits by the total number of at bats.
2007-07-11 10:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the formula:
On Base Percentage=
(Hits + Bases on Balls + Hit by Pitches) /
(At Bats + Bases on Balls + Hit by Pitches + Sacrifice Flies)
If you're having problems with the calculation, this page actually has a calculator to help you figure it out:
http://borough.castle-shannon.pa.us/stats-calculator.htm
2007-07-11 17:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's just the number of times they step up to the plate divided by the number of times they reach first base without getting out. This is different from batting average because it factors in walks and getting hit by pitches, and probably even the rare case where someone strikes out but the ball gets away from the catcher, allowing the batter to advance to first.
2007-07-11 17:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Dan in Real Life 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is mlb.com's explanation: Divide the total number of hits plus Bases on Balls plus hits by Pitch BY at Bats plus Bases on Balls plus hit by Pitch plus Sacrifice Flies.
pretty complex. I always just thought of in basic terms as times reached base divided by plate appearances but it turns out theres a lot more to it
2007-07-11 17:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Wads 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Got on base (counts hits,walks, hit by pitch and errors) divided by times step to the plate to bat
2007-07-11 17:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jarod S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
first you use the number of times he reaches base (hits, walks, hit by pitch) then divide that by the number of AB to get your answer
2007-07-11 17:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who cares. Just another meaningless stat for players to use to get money. RBI's, Runs are how you win games and are always the stats that winners and champions dominate. OBP? Give me a break.
2007-07-11 17:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by david s 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋