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The official formula for on-base percentage is (Hits + Walks + Hit by pitch) / (At-bats + Walks + Hit by pitch + sacrifice flies).

Reaching base on an error goes against your BA and OBP, as it doesn't count as a hit but counts as an at bat.

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Does an error count as an at bat?

Yes an error counts as an at bat, but not a hit. You would be 0 for 1 on the play, but your on base percentage goes up because you have reached base safely. Errors can be committed on sacrifice bunts and sacrifice flies. If the official scorer rules a play a sacrifice bunt/fly and an error, the batter is not charged with a time at bat. On base percentage goes down when reaching base on an straight error.


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Does catchers interference factor into on base percentage?

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How do you use base hit in a sentence?

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In MLB rules if a player get on base by an error is it called a hit?

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Does Hit By Pitch count towards on base percentage?

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Who is charged with the batter when a new pitcher enters the game to face that batter with a count of 2-0 already on the batter from the first pitcher?

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What is the call if the base runner stealing a base is hit with the throw while running to the next base?

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What is the difference between appearances and at bats when reviewing baseball statistics?

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