In baseball, one term that often sparks curiosity and confusion is OPS, or On-Base Plus Slugging. This advanced statistic combines a player’s ability to get on base with their power-hitting prowess, offering a comprehensive measure of offensive performance.
But what exactly makes a good OPS, and why should players and fans care about it? A good OPS is generally considered to be anything above .800 over a career.
For context, the league-wide OPS average in 2023 is .729, making a .750 OPS above average and a .700 OPS fairly good.
Legends like Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds have set the bar high, with career OPS figures of 1.