OBP · On-base percentage
What is on-base percentage in softball?
On-base percentage (OBP) is how often a hitter reaches base by a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch, out of her plate appearances.
How to calculate OBP
OBP = (H + BB + HBP) ÷ (AB + BB + HBP + SF)
A hitter with 10 hits, 4 walks and 1 HBP in 30 at-bats (1 sac fly) has an OBP of 15 ÷ 36 = .417.
What's a good OBP?
In pro softball, .350 is solid, .400 is very good, and .450+ is elite.
Good to know
- OBP rewards patience — a walk is as good as a single for this stat.
- Reaching on an error or fielder's choice does not count toward OBP.