What is an average ops in baseball?

An average OPS in baseball stands for on-base plus slugging percentage. It is a statistic that combines a player's on-base percentage (how often a player gets on base, including hits, walks, and hit by pitches) and slugging percentage (a measure of a player's power and ability to hit for extra bases) into one number.

A good rule of thumb is that an OPS above .800 is considered above average, while an OPS above 1.000 is considered elite. OPS can vary greatly depending on a player's position and playing style, with power hitters typically having higher OPS numbers than contact hitters.

OPS is a valuable tool for evaluating a player's overall offensive performance and can provide a more complete picture of a player's contribution at the plate than simply looking at batting average or home runs. It is often used by scouts, coaches, and analysts to compare and rank players' offensive abilities.