There are various numbers available to the public to measure a baseball team’s offense. A classic favorite is the slash line, which consists of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Another fan favorite is on-base plus slugging, which is better known as OPS. Home runs are always cited. Even in today’s advanced analytics movement, runs batted in, otherwise known as RBI, are still commonly referred to by fans and analysts alike. Honestly, those numbers are not a bad place to start, albeit better ones exist. For those who are drawn to more advanced statistics, like myself, metrics like OPS+, wOBA, and wRC+ are excellent choices.
Astros, Red Sox to provide plenty of offensive firepower in ALCS
