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Austin Riley Braves stun Phillies NLDS
  • 10th Oct 2023

Austin Riley Braves stun Phillies NLDS

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Braves rally from a four-run deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in the National League Division Series.

Yankees-Red Sox Prediction: September 12 Picks & Odds
  • 13th Sep 2023

Yankees-Red Sox Prediction: September 12 Picks & Odds

Get ready for an exciting matchup between the Yankees and Red Sox as they face off in a historic rivalry. The game features two starting pitchers with potential for major regression, making it an unpredictable and high-scoring game. Don't miss out on our MLB picks and predictions for this game.

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Uncovering the Mysteries of Slugging Percentage in Baseball

Ever peeked into a baseball commentator's chat and witnessed the term "Slugging Percentage" thrown around like fastballs? Said what now?, you probably wondered. Don't fret, curious sports enthusiast! Let’s plunge headfirst into this subject to give you a thorough understanding.

What is 'slugging percentage' anyway?

In essence, it is one of many internalized formulas used fervently within our beloved sport - baseball. To understand slugging percentage or SLG (I’ll use both interchangeably), we need to step up to home plate within your mind and take a swing at some math; namely each hit's total bases divided by the player's number of times at bat, excluding walks and sacrifice flies. Pretty hefty calculation for just hitting a ball with a stick, isn't it?

If batting average is akin to an athlete's regular heartbeat, then consider slugging percentage as their blood pressure – an acute read on how powerful their hits are.

"Why does anyone even care about SLG?", might be bouncing around your brain right now.

Consider yourself as an astute team manager looking for superstar athletes on draft day. Would you go with Player A who averages four slow jogs to first base per game but rarely makes it further (low SLG)? Or would you pick Player B who may strike out once or twice but when they connect results in double bases frequently (high SLG)? Once thought about through this lens, it becomes apparent why having high power hitters can change games dramatically!

All in all, news articles covering sluggling percentages offer predictions regarding game outcomes based on players’ performances in training or past tournaments while providing insights for fans and team managers alike looking forward towards upcoming drafts selections.

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