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The Baseball Winning Percentage (Win%) is a standard statistic that represents the percentage of games a team has won out of all games played (wins + losses). It's a fundamental metric for evaluating team performance.
The calculator uses the standard winning percentage formula:
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Explanation: The formula divides the number of wins by the total number of games played (wins + losses), then multiplies by 100 to convert to a percentage.
Details: Winning percentage is crucial for comparing team performance, determining standings, and evaluating season success. It's used to break ties in league standings and is more informative than just win-loss records when teams have played different numbers of games.
Tips: Enter the number of wins and losses as whole numbers. Both values must be zero or positive, and at least one must be greater than zero.
Q1: How are ties handled in winning percentage?
A: In most professional leagues, ties are counted as half a win and half a loss in the calculation.
Q2: What's considered a good winning percentage?
A: In MLB, a .500 (50%) record is average. Above .550 is generally good, above .600 is excellent, and above .700 is exceptional.
Q3: What's the highest possible winning percentage?
A: 100% (a perfect season with no losses). The 2001 Seattle Mariners hold the MLB record with a .716 winning percentage (116-46).
Q4: How does winning percentage differ from win-loss record?
A: Win-loss record shows absolute numbers (e.g., 90-72), while winning percentage standardizes this to a comparable rate (e.g., .556).
Q5: Is winning percentage used in other sports?
A: Yes, it's a universal metric in most competitive sports including basketball, hockey, and football, though some sports use points-based systems instead.