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On-Base Percentage (OBP) is one of the most useful hitting stats in baseball because it measures how often a player reaches base. While batting average only counts hits, OBP includes other major ways a hitter gets on base—most importantly walks and hit by pitch.

If you want a quick snapshot of a hitter’s ability to avoid making outs and create opportunities for runs, OBP is usually more informative than batting average alone.

On-Base Percentage Formula

OBP = (H + BB + HBP) ÷ (AB + BB + HBP + SF)

• H = Hits
• BB = Walks (base on balls)
• HBP = Hit by pitch
• AB = At-bats
• SF = Sacrifice flies

Why sacrifice flies matter: A sacrifice fly counts as an out opportunity, so it’s included in the denominator even though it’s not an at-bat in the same way a normal out is recorded.

OBP Example Calculation

Let’s say a player has:

• AB: 500
• H: 150
• BB: 60
• HBP: 5
• SF: 6

Step 1 (Numerator): H + BB + HBP = 150 + 60 + 5 = 215

Step 2 (Denominator): AB + BB + HBP + SF = 500 + 60 + 5 + 6 = 571

OBP: 215 ÷ 571 = 0.3765… → .377

What Counts Toward OBP (and What Doesn’t)

• Counts: Hits, walks, hit by pitch
• Does NOT count: Reaching on error, fielder’s choice, catcher interference (these are ways to reach base, but they are not included in standard OBP)
• Sacrifice flies: Included in the denominator
• Sacrifice bunts: Generally not included in the OBP denominator (standard OBP uses SF, not SH)

How to Use This On-Base Percentage Calculator

1. Enter Hits (H), At-Bats (AB), Walks (BB), Hit By Pitch (HBP), and Sacrifice Flies (SF).
2. The calculator returns OBP in standard format (example: .377).

How to Interpret OBP

OBP is often viewed as a strong “offensive floor” stat because it rewards hitters who:

• Get hits consistently
• Draw walks
• Avoid making outs

Common rule-of-thumb ranges (context matters by league/era):

• Below .300 = typically below average on-base skill
• .320–.340 = solid / around average to above-average
• .350+ = very good
• .370+ = elite
• .400+ = superstar-level season

OBP vs. Batting Average

Batting average answers: “How often does a player get a hit per at-bat?”

OBP answers: “How often does a player reach base?”

This is why a player can have a “meh” batting average but still be extremely valuable if they walk a lot. OBP captures that.

OBP Limitations (and the Best Companion Stats)

OBP is great, but it doesn’t measure everything:

• It doesn’t measure power: A single and a home run both help OBP the same amount.
• It doesn’t measure baserunning value: Steals, taking extra bases, etc. aren’t included.

Best companion stats: Pair OBP with Slugging Percentage (SLG) or OPS (OBP + SLG). For even deeper run-value context, wOBA is a popular advanced metric.

On-Base Percentage (OBP) FAQ

What is OBP in baseball?

OBP (On-Base Percentage) measures how often a hitter reaches base using hits, walks, or being hit by pitch. It’s calculated as (H + BB + HBP) ÷ (AB + BB + HBP + SF).

Does a walk count toward OBP?

Yes. Walks (BB) are included in OBP and are one of the biggest reasons OBP is often more useful than batting average.

Does hit by pitch count toward OBP?

Yes. Hit by pitch (HBP) is included in both the numerator and denominator of OBP.

Do sacrifice flies count in OBP?

Yes. Sacrifice flies (SF) are included in the denominator because they represent a plate appearance that resulted in an out.

Does reaching on error count toward OBP?

No. Reaching on error is not included in standard OBP, even though the hitter technically reached base.

Is OBP better than batting average?

In many cases, yes—because OBP includes walks and hit by pitch, giving a more complete picture of a hitter’s ability to avoid outs and create scoring chances.

What is a good on-base percentage?

Generally, .320–.340 is solid, .350+ is very good, and .370+ is elite (context depends on league/era).

What’s the difference between OBP and OPS?

OBP measures reaching base. OPS combines OBP with Slugging Percentage (SLG) to reflect both on-base ability and power.