For baseball fans and analysts, Runs Created is a powerful sabermetric that estimates how many runs a hitter truly contributes to his team.
It blends hits, walks and total bases into a single, intuitive number.
Enter a player’s basic offensive stats below and the calculator will instantly display his offensive value, bringing context to box-score lines and helping compare sluggers from every era in an objective yet accessible way today.
Runs Created Calculator FAQ
What is the formula used here?
This tool uses the classic Runs Created formula: (H + BB) * TB / (AB + BB).
It is one of Bill James's original versions and remains a simple, reliable estimator.
Which stats do I need to enter?
Enter Hits, Walks, Total Bases and At Bats from a player's record.
The calculator will do the rest.
Can I use partial season or single game numbers?
Yes.
Runs Created scales linearly, so you can input totals from any span of games, large or small.
Why does my result show an error?
An error appears when you leave a field blank, type a negative value or create a division by zero.
Check your inputs and try again.
Does Runs Created adjust for park or era?
No. This simple version does not include park or era adjustments.
It is intended for quick, back-of-the-envelope comparisons.