1. What is Slugging Percentage?

Slugging Percentage (SLG) measures the batting productivity of a hitter by calculating total bases divided by at bats. Unlike batting average, it gives more weight to extra-base hits.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the slugging percentage 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 it produces (single=1, double=2, etc.), summed, then divided by at bats.

3. Importance of Slugging Percentage

Details: SLG is a key metric for evaluating a batter's power. Combined with on-base percentage, it forms the OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) statistic.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the count of each type of hit and total at bats. 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 slugging percentage?
A: .450 is above average, .550 is excellent. League average typically ranges between .400-.420.

Q2: How does SLG differ from batting average?
A: Batting average treats all hits equally, while SLG weights them by bases earned.

Q3: Can SLG be higher than 1.000?
A: Yes, though rare. It means a batter averages more than one base per at bat.

Q4: Does SLG include walks?
A: No, only hits count toward SLG. Walks are considered in on-base percentage.

Q5: What's the highest career SLG in MLB history?
A: Babe Ruth holds the record with .6897 career slugging percentage.