On-Base Percentage (OBP) Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the On-Base Percentage (OBP) for a baseball player. It is an essential metric for evaluating a player's ability to reach base.

Enter Your Statistics

Data Source and Methodology

All calculations are based on the standard formula for On-Base Percentage as outlined by Major League Baseball statistics. MLB Glossary.

All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.

The Formula Explained

The On-Base Percentage (OBP) is calculated using the formula:

\[ OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF} \]

Glossary of Variables

How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example

Consider a player who has 50 hits, 20 walks, 5 hit by pitches, 200 at bats, and 5 sacrifice flies:

Plug these values into the formula to calculate OBP:

\( OBP = \frac{50 + 20 + 5}{200 + 20 + 5 + 5} = \frac{75}{230} \approx 0.326 \)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is On-Base Percentage (OBP)?

OBP is a statistic in baseball that measures how frequently a batter reaches base. It is a more comprehensive measure than batting average alone.

Why is OBP important?

OBP is considered a key statistic because it provides a more complete picture of a player's ability to help a team score runs.

How is OBP different from batting average?

Batting average only accounts for hits, whereas OBP includes hits, walks, and times hit by pitch.

Can OBP be higher than 1?

No, OBP is always a number between 0 and 1, representing the percentage of times a player reaches base.

How can OBP be improved?

Players can improve their OBP by increasing their number of walks and hits, and by being more selective at the plate.

Audit: Complete
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
This section shows the formulas used by the calculator engine, plus variable definitions and units.
Formula (extracted LaTeX)
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Formula (extracted LaTeX)
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Variables and units
  • No variables provided in audit spec.
Sources (authoritative):
Changelog
Version: 0.1.0-draft
Last code update: 2026-01-19
0.1.0-draft · 2026-01-19
  • Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
  • Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
  • Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Verified by Ugo Candido on 2026-01-19
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On-Base Percentage (OBP) Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the On-Base Percentage (OBP) for a baseball player. It is an essential metric for evaluating a player's ability to reach base.

Enter Your Statistics

Data Source and Methodology

All calculations are based on the standard formula for On-Base Percentage as outlined by Major League Baseball statistics. MLB Glossary.

All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.

The Formula Explained

The On-Base Percentage (OBP) is calculated using the formula:

\[ OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF} \]

Glossary of Variables

How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example

Consider a player who has 50 hits, 20 walks, 5 hit by pitches, 200 at bats, and 5 sacrifice flies:

Plug these values into the formula to calculate OBP:

\( OBP = \frac{50 + 20 + 5}{200 + 20 + 5 + 5} = \frac{75}{230} \approx 0.326 \)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is On-Base Percentage (OBP)?

OBP is a statistic in baseball that measures how frequently a batter reaches base. It is a more comprehensive measure than batting average alone.

Why is OBP important?

OBP is considered a key statistic because it provides a more complete picture of a player's ability to help a team score runs.

How is OBP different from batting average?

Batting average only accounts for hits, whereas OBP includes hits, walks, and times hit by pitch.

Can OBP be higher than 1?

No, OBP is always a number between 0 and 1, representing the percentage of times a player reaches base.

How can OBP be improved?

Players can improve their OBP by increasing their number of walks and hits, and by being more selective at the plate.

Audit: Complete
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
This section shows the formulas used by the calculator engine, plus variable definitions and units.
Formula (extracted LaTeX)
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Formula (extracted LaTeX)
\[OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF}\]
OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF}
Variables and units
  • No variables provided in audit spec.
Sources (authoritative):
Changelog
Version: 0.1.0-draft
Last code update: 2026-01-19
0.1.0-draft · 2026-01-19
  • Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
  • Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
  • Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Verified by Ugo Candido on 2026-01-19
Profile · LinkedIn
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On-Base Percentage (OBP) Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the On-Base Percentage (OBP) for a baseball player. It is an essential metric for evaluating a player's ability to reach base.

Enter Your Statistics

Data Source and Methodology

All calculations are based on the standard formula for On-Base Percentage as outlined by Major League Baseball statistics. MLB Glossary.

All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.

The Formula Explained

The On-Base Percentage (OBP) is calculated using the formula:

\[ OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF} \]

Glossary of Variables

How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example

Consider a player who has 50 hits, 20 walks, 5 hit by pitches, 200 at bats, and 5 sacrifice flies:

Plug these values into the formula to calculate OBP:

\( OBP = \frac{50 + 20 + 5}{200 + 20 + 5 + 5} = \frac{75}{230} \approx 0.326 \)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is On-Base Percentage (OBP)?

OBP is a statistic in baseball that measures how frequently a batter reaches base. It is a more comprehensive measure than batting average alone.

Why is OBP important?

OBP is considered a key statistic because it provides a more complete picture of a player's ability to help a team score runs.

How is OBP different from batting average?

Batting average only accounts for hits, whereas OBP includes hits, walks, and times hit by pitch.

Can OBP be higher than 1?

No, OBP is always a number between 0 and 1, representing the percentage of times a player reaches base.

How can OBP be improved?

Players can improve their OBP by increasing their number of walks and hits, and by being more selective at the plate.

Audit: Complete
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
This section shows the formulas used by the calculator engine, plus variable definitions and units.
Formula (extracted LaTeX)
\[','\]
','
Formula (extracted LaTeX)
\[OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF}\]
OBP = \frac{H + BB + HBP}{AB + BB + HBP + SF}
Variables and units
  • No variables provided in audit spec.
Sources (authoritative):
Changelog
Version: 0.1.0-draft
Last code update: 2026-01-19
0.1.0-draft · 2026-01-19
  • Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
  • Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
  • Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Verified by Ugo Candido on 2026-01-19
Profile · LinkedIn
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