Scout.com: Head of the Class- Top Slugging Rankings

Head of the Class- Top Slugging Rankings

Josh Kreuzer		By Dave Rouleau Date: Oct 24, 2007 After last week’s ranking and stats analysis that focused around on-base percentage (OBP), it is now time to turn our attention to slugging (SLG= Total Bases/At-Bats), which measures a hitter's power. This statistic has roots as far back as 1954, when Branch Rickey suggested a formula to be called "extra base power".

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Head of the Class- Top Slugging Rankings