What is slugging percentage?  How is it determined?
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Okay, this will seem a little bit confusing, since it involves mathmatical formulas. \nIn baseball statistics, slugging average (or slugging percent) (often abbreviated SLG or SA) is a measure of the power of a hitter. It is calculated as total bases divided by at bats. \nThe formula is SLG= (h + d + 2t + 3hr) / (n_{AB}) \n- h stands for hits, d stands for doubles, t is triples, ht is homeruns, and n_{ab} is at bats for a certain player. \nHere's an example of slugging percentage:\nIn 1920, Babe Ruth was playing his first season for the New York Yankees. In 458 at bats, he had 172 hits, 36 doubles, 9 triples, and 54 home runs, which brings the total base count to (172 × 1) + (36 × 1) + (9 × 2) + (54 × 3) = 388. He had 458 at bats, so his total number of bases (388) divided by his total at-bats (458) is .847, his slugging average.\nAnother way of doing slugging percentage SLG = (s + 2d + 3t + 4h)/(n_{AB}), where s, are the number of singles; so that each base touched counts as one. \n(MLB.com and many major statistical sources often don't note the number of singles a player has hit both because they assume that the reader can quickly figure it out)\n\nSlugging average is actually extremely useful in finding many different statistical numbers for batters. Long after it was first invented, the slugging average gained new significance when baseball analysts realized that it combined with on-base percentage to form a very good measure of a player's overall production. Allen Barra and George Ignatin were apparently the first to combine the two statistics, multiplying them together to form what is now known as "SLOB" (Slugging × On-Base). Bill James applied this principle to his Runs Created formula several years later (and perhaps independently), essentially multiplying SLOB × At-Bats (the actual formula for Runs Created is: RC = [(Hits + Walks)(TotalBases)] / [AtBats + Walks]). In 1984, Pete Palmer and John Thorn developed perhaps the most widespread means of combining slugging and on-base average: OPS. "OPS" simply stands for "on-base plus slugging", and is a simple addition of the two values. While less accurate than SLOB and Runs Created, OPS is extremely easy to calculate, and has become the unofficial shorthand form of player evaluation in recent years.\n\nThe term "slugging percentage" is technically incorrect. SLG in fact measures an AVERAGE, not a percent
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CG means complete game.  That is a stat for a pitcher and wouldn't stand for a batting (hitters) stat.
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There's a very similar statistic to the one you created, called SECA, or Secondary Average. It measures your total bases gained independent of batting average, and the only major difference in the formula from yours is that it uses AB instead of PA. Here's the formula for it: \n\n(TB - H + BB + SB - CS) / AB\n\nThis is in comparison to yours which is this:\n\n(TB + BB + HBP + SB) / PA\n\nThe purpose of these stats is a little different (Yours is supposed to be an end-all stat, while SECA is a way to look at a player's production as well as their ability to get on base, similar to OPS.) The AB/PA difference is fairly large as well, but this just shows that you're not the only one thinking this way, and we could see another transition away from OPS sometime in the future.
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He should have the highest or close to it OBP on the team that is why he is leadoff. If he get on base to start the game then most likely he will score first to take the lead.  But it also depends on the lineup of the team.  Works well if the 2nd & 3rd batters do their job and advance him.  Almost the same as the "cleanup" batter.
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Total bases Divided by number of at bats.  \nExample:\n\n253 total bases (100 singles, 25 doubles, 1 triple, 25 home runs) / 543 at bats = .466 slugging %
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WALKS AND HITS PER INNINGS PITCHED. IT'S A GOOD MEASURE OF A PITCHER'S OVERALL PERFORMANCE.
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An earned run is any run that the opponent scores except for runs scored as a result of errors.\n\nERA is calculated with this formula:\n\n(Earned Runs / Innings Pitched) * 9\n\nSo if a pitcher has allowed 22 earned runs in 93 innings, he has an ERA of (22 / 93) * 9 = 2.13
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This will help you: \n http://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/art_hr.shtml
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I think it's when the pitcher comes in with a 3-run lead or less, or perhaps when the lead is 4 and there are runners on base. Let me check.....\n\n============================================================\nEDIT: OK, here is some info:\n\nRule 10.20 credits a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions: \n(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and \n(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and \n(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions: \n(a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or \n(b) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces); or \n(c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings. No more than one save may be credited in each game.\n============================================================\n\nI guess if the reliever pitches the last 3 innings and came in up by 4 (and didn't blow the lead), then he can earn a save.
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Firstly you need to be umpiring as much as possible.\n\nYou need to pass the Umpiring Theory Exam by 70% or more. (This exam is set twice a year - May and September.)\n\nYou also need to attend the Level 1 Umpiring Course and then you need to be tested by 3 Higher ranked Badged umpires on a high Level game to see whether you are worthy of obtaining your Badge.\n\nThis does take time and patience, you can't turn up one day and get tested for your umpiring badge.\n\nGood luck with obtaining your Umpiring badge!
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You are correct... just divide by 12, so 2.989E-8 slugs/in-s.  The only unit you are changing is the length.  I had no idea people used the slug/ft-s as a unit of viscosity.
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Batting Average (AVG): Divide the number of base hits by the total number of at bats. \nIf Tony Gwynn has 600 at bats and has 206 hits.  His batting average would be .343 (206/600) \n\nEarned Run Average (ERA): Multiply the total number of earned runs by nine, and divide the results by the total innings pitched. Randy Johnson has allowed 67 runs in 220 innings.\nMultiply 67 by 9: 67x9=603.  Divide 603 by 220 (his innings pitched):  603/220=2.74 -- which is his ERA \n\nW-L percentage: Divide the number of games won by the total number of decisions.\nPedro Martinez has a 16-3 record,  Divide his win total(16) by his total number of decisions: (19):16/19=0.842 \n\nSlugging Percentage (SLG): Divide the total number of bases of all base hits by the total number of times at bat. \nSammy Sosa has 282 total bases and 440 at-bats.\nDivide 282 by 440 to get his slugging percentage: 282/440=.641 \n\nOn-Base Percentage (OBP): Divide the total number of hits plus Bases on Balls plus hits by Pitch BY at Bats plus Bases on Balls plus hit by Pitch plus Sacrifice Flies \nIn Derek Jeter's 434 at-bats, he has 152 hits, 59 walks, has been hit by 9 pitches, and he's hit 6 sacrifice flies.\nSo here's the formula to determine his OBP:\n(152+59+9)/(434+59+9+6)=220/508=.433 \n\nFielding Average: Divide the total number of putouts and assists by the total number of putouts, assists and errors. \nEdgardo Alfonzo has 218 putouts and 290 assists, while committing only 2 errors.  So his fielding percentage is:\n(218+290)/(218+290+2)=508/510=.996
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That is a difficult question, because it depends what your definitoin of famous is.  When it comes to baseball, i would say about 60 to 70 percent easily.  Maybe not necessarily anymore, but definately took it during college.  Football is another one that doesnt seem quite as freaked out about it as baseball, but in football i can definately see a pretty good percentage as well.  When it comes to other sports, the numbers are much lower because steroids arent necessarily needed for sports that actually require more skill than just a fat lard on front tackle of a football team.
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Fielder's choice counts as an at-bat, but not a hit if the batter reaches first base or not.  Batting average is calculated by dividing at-bats into hits or hits/at-bats.  E.g. 150/450 = .333 batting average.\n\nI would also like to add that walks and sacrifices do count as plate appearances, but do not factor into at-bats.  I think number of plate appearances define eligibility for batting average leaders.
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ERA = Earned Run Average = \n\n\nNumber of Innings Pitched / Number of EARNED runs given up\n\nSince he is still currently pitching in the game, his ERA is still active and you can't really compute it until he's done.\n\nYou also have to remember that pitchers do not pitch in whole inning increments, they pitch in 1/3 inning increments.  So if he pitches 5 innings and gets 2 outs in the 6th before getting relieved, and gives up 3 earned runs in the process, ERA = 5 2/3 divided by 3.
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Strike Rate is like percentage.\nStrike Rate = Runs scored divided by balls played multiplied by 100.\n\nFollowing example will make it clear.\n\nAfridi scores 50 of 25 balls. ........................ 50 (25)\nStrike Rate = 50/25 * 100 = 200\n\nThis Strike Rate is for one inning.\n\nThe overall strike rate of a player is calculated by taking into account all the runs he scored and the balls he played in all his matches.
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it doesnt matter what inning it is.  you have an undefined percentage of scoring in any inning against any team and any pitcher.  and just because the yankees scored 3 in the first once doesnt mean anything.  whoever said that should stay out of these forums cause you dont know anything.