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How to Calculate Total Bases

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

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

    Method 1

  1. Step 1

    Multiply singles by 1.

  2. Step 2

    Multiply doubles by 2.

  3. Step 3

    Multiply triples by 3.

  4. Step 4

    Multiply home runs by 4.

  5. Step 5

    Add the sums together. This is total bases.

  6. Method 2

  7. Step 1

    Add total hits and doubles together.

  8. Step 2

    Add to this number 2 times the number of triples.

  9. Step 3

    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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