Batting average is baseball’s classic hitting statistic; on-base percentage better reflects how often a hitter reaches base.
How to use the Batting Average Calculator
- Hits
- At-bats
- Walks
- Hit by pitch
- Sacrifice flies
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Divide hits by at-bats; walks and sacrifice bunts are not at-bats.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Hits | A number |
| At-bats | A number |
| Walks | A number |
| Hit by pitch | A number |
| Sacrifice flies | A number |
What each result means
- Batting average = [Hits]÷[At-bats]
- On-base percentage = ([Hits] + [Walks] + [Hit by pitch])÷([At-bats] + [Walks] + [Hit by pitch] + [Sacrifice flies])
Example values
How the main result changes when Hits changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Hits | Batting average |
|---|---|
| 76 | 0.146 |
| 114 | 0.219 |
| 152 | 0.292 |
| 190 | 0.365 |
| 228 | 0.438 |
| 304 | 0.585 |
Formula
AVG = hits ÷ at-batsOBP = (H + BB + HBP) ÷ (AB + BB + HBP + SF)Worked example
Inputs — Hits: 152; At-bats: 520; Walks: 60; Hit by pitch: 5; Sacrifice flies: 4.
Results — Batting average = 0.292; On-base percentage = 0.368.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good batting average?
Around .300 is excellent in MLB; the league average is usually about .245–.255.
Why is OBP valued?
Getting on base by any means creates runs.
What formula does the Batting Average Calculator use?
AVG = hits ÷ at-bats.