Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slugging percentage
noun
/ˈslʌɡɪŋ pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
Definition
A statistic in baseball that measures a player’s power-hitting ability.
Examples
- The slugging percentage is crucial for evaluating a batter’s effectiveness.
- A player with a high slugging percentage typically hits a lot of home runs.
- In the last season, his slugging percentage was the highest in the league.
Meaning
Slugging percentage calculates the total number of bases a player records per at-bat, providing insight into their ability to hit for extra bases (like doubles, triples, and home runs).
Synonyms
- extra-base hitting ability
- power hitting
- slugging average
