On-base Plus Slugging (OPS)

On-base Plus Slugging (OPS) is a baseball statistic that combines two key aspects of a player's offensive performance. "On-base percentage" measures how often a player reaches base safely, while "slugging percentage" assesses the power and effectiveness of their hits by counting extra-base hits like doubles, triples, and home runs. By adding these two numbers, OPS provides a single, easy-to-understand indicator of a player's overall offensive value—balancing their ability to get on base with their ability to hit for power. A higher OPS generally reflects a more valuable batter.