A weighted average used to measure a batter's performance, calculated by dividing the number of bases gained on hits by the player's total number of at-bats.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times.
Definition of slugging percentage in US English:
slugging percentage
noun
A weighted average used to measure a batter's performance, calculated by dividing the number of bases gained on hits by the player's total number of at-bats.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times.