What is total bases in baseball?

Total bases in baseball refer to the number of bases a player gains through their hits. For example, a single earns the batter one total base, a double earns two total bases, a triple earns three total bases, and a home run earns four total bases.

Total bases are used to calculate a player's slugging percentage, which is a statistic that measures a player's power at the plate by dividing their total bases by the number of at-bats they have had. Players with high slugging percentages are often considered to be strong hitters with the ability to hit for extra bases.