Originally Posted by rockin500
Strikeouts mean nothing at all. They are just another Out. Statisticians have proven that beyond a doubt.
BB are a part of OPS(On-base percentage plus slugging percentage)
Those who use only BA are those who really don't get it, since BA weighs all hits the same weight, when obviously a HR with three runners on base would score more runs than a single with runners on base. Also, even when someone isn't on base, it's better, because if a hitter leads off the inning with a Double, the chances of a team scoring are much greater than if a player leads off an inning with a Single.