How to Calculate Total Bases

Total bases is the baseball statistic that most shows the productivity of a batter. It is used to calculate slugging percentage.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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Method 1

1. Multiply singles by 1.

2. Multiply doubles by 2.

3. Multiply triples by 3.

4. Multiply home runs by 4.

5. Add the sums together. This is total bases.

Method 2

6. Add total hits and doubles together.

7. Add to this number 2 times the number of triples.

8. Add to this number 3 times the number of home runs. This is total bases.

Tips & Warnings

• Both methods result in the same number.
• Method 2 does not require you to determine the number of singles.
• Don't include reaching base due to a walk, hit by pitch, fielder's choice or error when calculating total bases.

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[mmattppass]

on 9/27/2009 Both methods do not give you the same total.
According to the calculation stated above, if you have a single, a double, a triple and a homer:
method 1: 1(1) + 1(2) + 1(3) + 1(4) = 10
method 2: (1+1) + 1(2) + 1(3) = 7
This is certainly not equivalent, especially if, for method2, you are only receiving one base for a double, two for a triple and three for a home run.
Is there an error in the calculation process for method2?
How can it not matter if you get a single or a double for total bases?

Just making sure the math is correct

matt

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