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, it gives more weight to extra-base hits.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard 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.), then divided by total at bats.

3. Importance of SLG in Baseball

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

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: In MLB, .450 is considered good, .550 is excellent, and .300 is poor. The league average varies by season.

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: What's the highest possible SLG?
A: The theoretical maximum is 4.000 (a home run in every at bat).

Q4: Does SLG include walks?
A: No, SLG only considers hits in at bats. Walks are not included in the calculation.

Q5: Why is SLG important in player evaluation?
A: It better reflects a player's power production and run-creating ability than batting average alone.