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+