Slugging Percentage

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What is Slugging Percentage (SLG)?

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Slugging Percentage (SLG) is a baseball statistic that measures a player's power-hitting ability. It is calculated by dividing the total number of bases a player records from hits by their total at-bats.

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How is Slugging Percentage calculated?

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SLG = (1B + 2B*2 + 3B*3 + HR*4) / AB, where 1B = singles, 2B = doubles, 3B = triples, HR = home runs, and AB = at-bats.

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What does 1B represent in baseball statistics?

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1B represents singles, which are hits where the batter reaches first base.

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What does 2B represent in baseball statistics?

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2B represents doubles, which are hits where the batter reaches second base.

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What does 3B represent in baseball statistics?

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3B represents triples, which are hits where the batter reaches third base.

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What does HR represent in baseball statistics?

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HR represents home runs, which are hits that allow the batter to round all bases and score.

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What does AB represent in baseball statistics?

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AB represents at-bats, which is the total number of times a player has faced a pitcher, excluding walks, hit by pitches, and sacrifices.

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If a player has 80 singles, 40 doubles, 20 triples, and 60 home runs, how many total bases do they have?

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Total Bases = (80*1) + (40*2) + (20*3) + (60*4) = 80 + 80 + 60 + 240 = 460.

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Calculate the SLG for a player with 80 singles, 40 doubles, 20 triples, and 60 home runs over 500 at-bats.

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SLG = (80 + 80 + 60 + 240) / 500 = 460 / 500 = 0.92.

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What is the significance of a high Slugging Percentage?

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A high Slugging Percentage indicates a player's ability to hit for power, contributing to more runs scored and overall team success.