Question for Baseball experts

HermanSmutley · 07-15-2021, 05:02 AM

Under what circumstances can AVG be higher than OBP where the batter has at least 1 BB?

Thank you

Tinkerman · 07-15-2021, 08:27 AM

*I'm most definitely NOT an expert.

If a batter gets a hit, but gets thrown out running the bases (i.e. trying to turn a single into a double), his AVG will rise and OBP will fall.

Zorro · 07-15-2021, 08:34 AM

[QUOTE=HermanSmutley;4807387]Under what circumstances can AVG be higher than OBP where the batter has at least 1 BB?

Wow, I did not know that was possible? How bout a sac fly?

Edster007 · 07-15-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HermanSmutley

Under what circumstances can AVG be higher than OBP where the batter has at least 1 BB?

Thank you

Sac flies go against your OBP and not your AVG. Only way I can think of.

professor ape · 07-15-2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Edster007

Sac flies go against your OBP and not your AVG. Only way I can think of.

Yup, based on the formula SFs are the only variable which can cause this to happen.

HermanSmutley · 07-15-2021, 10:56 AM

Thanks for your replies chaps, very useful to know.

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Tinkerman All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1,942	*I'm most definitely NOT an expert. If a batter gets a hit, but gets thrown out running the bases (i.e. trying to turn a single into a double), his AVG will rise and OBP will fall.

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HermanSmutley Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: England Posts: 97	Thanks for your replies chaps, very useful to know.