Baseball: Analytics
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What Is FIP in Baseball? Fielding Independent Pitching
FIP (fielding independent pitching) is an ERA-scaled stat built only from strikeouts, walks, and home runs. Here is the formula and how to read it.
What Is OBP in Baseball? On-Base Percentage Explained
OBP is on-base percentage: how often a hitter reaches base per plate appearance. Here is the formula, a worked example, and what counts as a good OBP.
What Is OPS+ in Baseball? OPS Plus Explained
OPS+ is park- and league-adjusted OPS where 100 is exactly average. Here is the formula, a worked example, and how to read a hitter's OPS plus.
What Is Slugging Percentage in Baseball? SLG Explained
Slugging percentage (SLG) is total bases per at-bat, so it measures power, not just hits. Here is the formula, a worked example, and what counts as elite.
What Is wRC+ in Baseball? Weighted Runs Created Plus
wRC+ is park- and league-adjusted offense on a scale where 100 is average. Here is what it measures, how it is built, and how to read a hitter's wRC plus.