1. What is Slugging Percentage?

Slugging Percentage (SLG) is a baseball statistic that measures the power of a hitter by calculating total bases per at bat. Unlike batting average, SLG gives more weight to extra-base hits.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the SLG formula:

Where:

• \( 1B \) — Singles
• \( 2B \) — Doubles
• \( 3B \) — Triples
• \( HR \) — Home Runs
• \( AB \) — At Bats

Explanation: Each type of hit is weighted by the number of bases gained (1 for single, 2 for double, etc.), summed up, then divided by at bats.

3. Importance of SLG

Details: SLG is a key metric for evaluating a hitter's power and overall offensive value. It's often used with on-base percentage to calculate OPS (On-base Plus Slugging), a comprehensive offensive statistic.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of at bats and hits (singles, doubles, triples, home runs). All values must be non-negative integers, and at bats must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good SLG in baseball?
A: .450 is considered good, .550 is excellent. The league average typically ranges between .400-.420.

Q2: How does SLG differ from batting average?
A: Batting average counts all hits equally, while SLG weights hits by their power (extra bases).

Q3: Can SLG be greater than 1.000?
A: No, the theoretical maximum is 4.000 (a home run every at bat), but in practice it rarely exceeds .800.

Q4: What's the difference between SLG and ISO?
A: Isolated Power (ISO) measures pure power by subtracting batting average from SLG (ISO = SLG - AVG).

Q5: Why isn't SLG used for pitchers?
A: Pitchers are typically evaluated by opposing hitters' stats, not their own batting performance.