1. 07-24-11 06:11 PM #1
    Jackie Moon
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    Baseball OBP Question

    Why do errors not count towards on base %? The way I see it is your still on base
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  2. 07-24-11 07:19 PM #2
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    Because it is trying to determine how often you earned your way on. I really wouldn't see why anyone would believe that errors should be a part of OBP. That would just cheapen the stat.
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  3. 07-24-11 08:19 PM #3
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    So like hits and walks combined? I'm not saying it should be
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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure it just adds walks and HBP to hits, than divides by plate appearances.
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  5. 07-24-11 11:02 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by dabomguy11 View Post
    Yeah, I'm pretty sure it just adds walks and HBP to hits, than divides by plate appearances.
    that sounds right to me...
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  6. 07-24-11 11:22 PM #6
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    It is I did it for some batters in the Braves-Reds game and it was... thanks!
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  7. 07-25-11 06:53 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by dabomguy11 View Post
    Because it is trying to determine how often you earned your way on. I really wouldn't see why anyone would believe that errors should be a part of OBP. That would just cheapen the stat.
    Agree with this statement.
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