⚾ Batting Average Calculator

Calculate BA, OBP, SLG and more baseball statistics

Your Batting Statistics
Batting Average (BA)
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On-Base % (OBP)
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Slugging % (SLG)
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OPS
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Statistical Breakdown
Total Bases -
Plate Appearances -
Extra Base Hits -
ISO (Isolated Power) -

What This Calculator Does

This baseball batting statistics calculator computes the most important offensive metrics used to evaluate player performance. Enter your at-bats, hits, and hit types to instantly calculate batting average (BA), on-base percentage (OBP), slugging percentage (SLG), and OPS.

Perfect for players tracking their season stats, coaches evaluating performance, fantasy baseball managers, or fans analyzing their favorite players.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter At-Bats: Total official at-bats (does not include walks, HBP, or sacrifice flies)
  2. Enter Hits: Total number of hits (all types combined)
  3. Break Down Hits by Type: Enter singles, doubles, triples, and home runs
  4. Add Walks and HBP: These count toward on-base percentage but not batting average
  5. Enter Sacrifice Flies: Used in the OBP calculation
  6. Click Calculate: All statistics will be computed instantly
Example: A player with 100 at-bats, 32 hits (20 singles, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs), 12 walks, 2 HBP, and 3 sacrifice flies would have:
  • Batting Average: .320
  • On-Base Percentage: .404
  • Slugging Percentage: .510
  • OPS: .914

Understanding Baseball Statistics

Batting Average (BA)

Batting average measures how often a batter gets a hit. It's the most traditional batting statistic.

BA = Hits ÷ At-Bats

A .300 batting average (getting a hit 30% of the time) is considered excellent. The MLB league average typically hovers around .250-.260.

On-Base Percentage (OBP)

On-base percentage measures how frequently a batter reaches base by any means (hits, walks, or hit by pitch).

OBP = (H + BB + HBP) ÷ (AB + BB + HBP + SF)

OBP is often considered more valuable than batting average because it accounts for walks. A .400 OBP is excellent.

Slugging Percentage (SLG)

Slugging percentage measures the power of a hitter by calculating total bases per at-bat.

SLG = Total Bases ÷ At-Bats

Total Bases = (1B × 1) + (2B × 2) + (3B × 3) + (HR × 4)

A .500 slugging percentage is considered very good, with elite power hitters reaching .600+.

OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging)

OPS combines on-base percentage and slugging percentage into a single metric. It's one of the best quick measures of overall offensive value.

OPS = OBP + SLG

OPS benchmarks: .800+ is good, .900+ is excellent, 1.000+ is elite.

ISO (Isolated Power)

ISO measures a player's raw power by showing their extra-base hit ability.

ISO = SLG - BA

An ISO of .200+ indicates strong power hitting.

Common Mistakes When Calculating Stats

What Makes a Good Batting Line?

Here's how batting statistics are typically evaluated at different competitive levels:

Major League Baseball Standards

Youth and High School

Standards vary significantly by age group and competition level. A .400 batting average in youth baseball might be good but not exceptional, while the same average in competitive high school ball would be outstanding.

College Baseball

Top college hitters typically produce batting lines around .330 BA / .420 OBP / .550 SLG, though this varies by conference strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't my batting average equal my hit types divided by at-bats?

Make sure your total hits equals the sum of singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. The calculator uses your total hits value for BA, so hit types must add up correctly.

Do walks count as at-bats?

No. Walks (bases on balls) do not count as official at-bats. They do count toward on-base percentage and plate appearances.

What's the difference between OBP and batting average?

Batting average only counts hits divided by at-bats. OBP includes walks and hit-by-pitch, and uses plate appearances (which include walks, HBP, and sacrifice flies) as the denominator. OBP gives a more complete picture of how often a player reaches base.

What's a good OPS?

In Major League Baseball, an OPS of .800 is considered good, .900 is excellent, and 1.000+ is elite. The league average is typically around .720-.750.

How do I track stats throughout a season?

Keep a running total of all counting stats (at-bats, hits, walks, etc.) after each game. Simply add new numbers to your season totals and recalculate. This calculator works for single games, seasons, or careers.

Does a sacrifice fly count as an at-bat?

No. Sacrifice flies do not count as at-bats, but they do reduce your on-base percentage because they count as a plate appearance without reaching base.

What if I only know total hits but not the breakdown by type?

If you don't know hit types, you can still calculate batting average and on-base percentage. For slugging percentage, you'll need to know at least how many extra-base hits occurred. Without hit type breakdown, assume all hits are singles for a conservative SLG estimate.

Can I use this for softball statistics?

Yes! The formulas for batting average, OBP, SLG, and OPS are identical in baseball and softball. Simply enter your softball statistics to calculate your hitting metrics.