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 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 it produces (single=1, double=2, etc.), summed up, and divided by total at bats.

3. Importance of SLG in Baseball

Details: SLG is a key metric for evaluating a player's hitting power. It's often combined with on-base percentage (OBP) to create OPS (On-base Plus Slugging), a comprehensive offensive statistic.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all hit types and at bats as whole numbers. At bats must be greater than zero. Sacrifices and walks are not included in AB for SLG calculation.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good slugging percentage?
A: .450 is good, .550 is excellent. League average typically ranges between .400-.430.

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 (all at bats are home runs), but practically never above 1.000.

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

Q5: Does SLG account for ballpark factors?
A: No, raw SLG doesn't adjust for park effects. Adjusted SLG+ (where 100 is average) accounts for this.