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what's means OBP
Luis,
OBP stands for On Base Percentage. It is a way to measure how often a hitter gets on base.
It is calculated by the following formula:
Hits + Walks + Hit By Pitcher
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At Bats + Walks + Hit By Pitcher + Sacrifice Flies
Hope this helps!
Brian
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