The Guidelines are not mandatory, because they may result in a sentence based on facts not proven beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury, in violation of the Sixth Amendment. United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 20 (2005) . However, judges must consider them when determining a criminal defendant's sentence.
Inspired by Stephen Colbert and his Better know a congressman series, TBLA is launching our new Better Know A Stat series and today's debut is the baseball reference stat OPS+. OPS+ is a great stat to start with as we use it just about every day, and it incorporates several stats that everyone should know. OB%, Slug%, and OPS. From The Baseball Page Website. OPS+ is OPS adjusted for the park and the league in which the player played, but not for fielding position. An OPS+ of 100 is defined to be the league average. An OPS+ of 150 or more is excellent, and 125 very good, while an OPS+ of 75 or below is poor.
Sporting Charts explains On-base Plus Slugging Percentage - OPS. A player with a high On-Base Plus Slugging Percentage (OPS) is typically able to both get on base and hit for power. Players with an OPS of .900 or higher are generally considered to be the best and most desirable hitters. The all-time leader in OPS (minimum 3000 plate appearances) is Babe Ruth at 1.1638.