1. What is OPS?

OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) is a baseball statistic that combines a player's ability to reach base (OBP) with their power hitting ability (SLG). It provides a simple but effective measure of a player's overall offensive contribution.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the OPS formula:

Where:

• \( OBP \) — On-base percentage (hits + walks + HBP)/(AB + walks + HBP + SF)
• \( SLG \) — Slugging percentage (total bases/at bats)

Explanation: OPS combines two important offensive metrics into a single number that correlates well with run production.

3. Importance of OPS

Details: OPS is widely used in baseball analytics as it captures both a player's ability to get on base and their power hitting. It's simple to calculate yet highly informative.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter OBP (scale 0-1) and SLG (scale 0-4). Typical MLB players have OPS between 0.600 (poor) and 1.000 (excellent).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good OPS in Major League Baseball?
A: Average is around .700-.750. Above .800 is very good, above .900 is excellent, and above 1.000 is MVP-caliber.

Q2: How does OPS compare to wOBA?
A: wOBA is more accurate as it weights events properly, but OPS is simpler and still quite useful for quick evaluation.

Q3: Can OPS be above 1.000?
A: Yes, since SLG can go up to 4.000 (if a player hit a home run every at bat), the theoretical maximum OPS is 5.000.

Q4: What are the limitations of OPS?
A: It treats OBP and SLG as equally valuable when OBP is actually more valuable in producing runs. It also doesn't account for baserunning or situational hitting.

Q5: Who has the highest career OPS?
A: Babe Ruth holds the career record with a 1.1636 OPS over his 22-year career.