Fielding Percentage — Defensive Success Rate
FPCT = (Putouts + Assists) ÷ (PO + A + Errors). Modern averages exceed .984. Ozzie Smith 13 Gold Gloves. Position benchmarks included.
Why This Stat Matters
Why: FPCT measures how often a fielder successfully handles chances. Modern avg .984+. Ozzie Smith .978, Keith Hernandez .996.
How: Enter putouts, assists, errors, position. Get FPCT, total chances, errors per game, position benchmarks.
- ●FPCT = (PO + A) ÷ (PO + A + E)
- ●Modern avg .984+
- ●Ozzie Smith 13 Gold Gloves
Fielding Percentage Calculator
Ozzie Smith 13 Gold Gloves, Brooks Robinson, Keith Hernandez. Modern avg .984+. Position benchmarks included.
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Best for: Gold Glove evaluation, position benchmarks (SS vs 1B), youth/amateur stats, comparing to Ozzie/Brooks/Keith.
Position Comparison
SS: Good = 97%, Elite = 98.5%
Summary
98.04% — Good
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Modern FPCT avg .984+
Ozzie Smith 13 Gold Gloves
Keith Hernandez .996 at 1B
Answer Capsule
FPCT = (Putouts + Assists) ÷ (PO + A + Errors). Modern averages exceed .984. Ozzie Smith won 13 Gold Gloves. Errors declining due to analytics.
Key Takeaways
- FPCT = (PO + A) ÷ (PO + A + Errors). Measures successful chances.
- First base and outfield typically have higher FPCT than middle infield.
- Range is not captured—DRS and UZR supplement FPCT.
- Modern fielding % averages .984+ due to analytics and positioning.
Did You Know?
How It Works
Formula
Fielding percentage measures how often a fielder successfully handles a chance. Putouts and assists count as successes; errors count as failures.
Position Matters
Shortstop and second base have lower benchmarks than first base and outfield due to more difficult plays. A .970 at SS is good; at 1B it is below average.
Beyond FPCT
Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) and Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR) capture range and positioning. FPCT only measures success on balls reached; a player with limited range can post a high FPCT.
Expert Tips
Comparison Table
| FPCT | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 95.0% | Below Avg | ❌ |
| 97.0% | Good | ⚠️ |
| 99.0% | Elite | ✅ |
| 99.5% | Gold Glove | ✅ |
Infographic Stats
Official Sources
Sample Calculation
Ozzie Smith: 4250 PO + 8375 A, 281 E.
FPCT = (4250+8375) ÷ (4250+8375+281) = .978
13 Gold Gloves at shortstop.
Quick Reference
FPCT = (PO + A) ÷ (PO + A + E)
- • .984+ — Modern average
- • 13 — Ozzie Smith Gold Gloves
- • 162 — Games per season
- • 1000+ — Putouts/season (1B)
Disclaimer: For educational use. Benchmarks are approximate. Official stats from Baseball-Reference. FPCT does not measure range.