Errors
It is the policy of Softball America to accentuate
player positives. While the Err
statistics is formulated and posted, league leaders in that category will not
be sorted.
Offensive Categories
G = games played
AB = at-bats
R = runs scored
R% = runs scored per 100 at-bats
H = hits
1B = singles
2B = doubles
2B% = doubles per 100 at-bats
3B = triples
3B% = triples per 100 at-bats
HR = home runs
HR% = home runs per 100 at-bats
RBI = runs batted in
RBI% = runs batted in per 100 at-bats
Avg = batting average
Slg = slugging %*
*slugging % is the total of
singles (1 pt), doubles (2 pts), triples (3 pts), and home runs (4 pts) divided
by total at-bats x 1000. A player with 1 single, 1 double, 1 triple, and 1 home
run in 8 at-bats earns a slugging % of 1250 (1+2+3+4=10), divided by total
at-bats (8) = 1.25 x 1000 = 1250.
Defensive Categories
PO = put-outs*
*a put-out is a recorded
out by the fielder in any of the following scenarios…
a) caught fly ball, b) ground ball – step on the bag or tag the runner, c)
receive a throw from another fielder for a tag or force-out, d) strike out –
recorded for the pitcher, e) caught leaving the bag early – recorded for first,
second, or third baseman
*an assist is a recorded
out by the fielder in any of the following scenarios…
a) infielder picks up a ground ball and throws to first – infielder receives an
assist, first baseman receives a put-out, b) infielder picks up a ground ball,
steps on a base to force a runner and throws to first to get the batter –
infielder gets a put-out and an assist, the first baseman gets a put-out, c)
any fielder throwing a runner out at any base receives credit for an assist and
the baseman receives a credit for a put-out, d) a ball is tipped off the glove
of let’s say the pitcher and the shortstop catches it in the air – pitcher gets
an assist, shortstop gets a put-out
F% = fielding %*
*fielding percentage is a
reflection of a player’s total defensive production based on the number of
games played. This statistic is player-position sensitive meaning certain
defensive positions will consistently produce higher numbers. In essence, a
middle infielder’s F% will usually be higher than other defensive positions
because of the greater opportunity for put-outs and assists. A general rule of
thumb indicating good defensive production per position would be as follows…
Outfielders – 175+
3rd baseman – 300+
1st baseman – 350+
Pitcher - 350+
2nd baseman – 400+
Shortstop – 450+