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Slugging average is the ratio of the total number of bases achieved on hits divided by the number of official times at bat. The variables used for hitterswere: batting average (ba), runs batted in (rbi's), slugging average (sa), runs scored (r), strike outs (so), stolen bases (sb), and fielding average (fa).
On-base Plus Slugging (OPS) Definition. OPS adds on-base percentage and slugging percentage to get one number that unites the two. It's meant to combine how well a hitter can reach base, with how well he can hit for average and for power. As a result, OPS is widely considered one of the best evaluative tools for hitters.