Now that we’ve tackled calculating standings gain points for OBP, let’s give slugging percentage a try.
Again, special thanks are in order for reader Matt who also filled out the “What It Takes To Win Your League Calculator” with the last four years of history for the SLG category in his league. You can see the data for ten teams listed below.
How Many SLG Percentage Points Move You Up One Spot In The Standings?
Over the last four years, an average of .469 won the category and an average of .429 finished 10th.
.469 – .429 = .040 total spread between 10 teams
We have the data for 10 teams, meaning there are 9 spots you can move up in the standings by moving from .429 to .469 in team SLG.
.040 / 9 = .00444
On average, increasing your team SLG by .00444 points will result in you climbing one spot in the standings.
But I Play In A 12-Team League, Can I Use This Figure?
If you have an established league history with historic standings available to you, you can always calculate this yourself based upon your league’s specific history.
I don’t have specific evidence to support this, but I would venture a guess that limiting your SGP calculations to the top 10 out of 12 teams might be more beneficial than using all 12 teams. This would minimize or eliminate the effect of teams that lose competitiveness or that tank the season.
What Formula Do I Use To Calculate The SGP For A Given Player?
Recall from Part 5 of the “Create Your Own Rankings” series, that you determine the SGP for a ratio stat, like SLG, by removing the effect an average player has on an average team, and then inserting the player you are ranking into the equation. (more…)
