Total bases

**Total bases**

Total bases is a baseball statistic that measures the number of bases a player gains through hits. It accounts for singles, doubles, triples, and home runs, assigning one base for a single, two for a double, three for a triple, and four for a home run. This metric provides a comprehensive view of a player’s hitting productivity and power by quantifying how many bases they have accumulated from their hits over a given period. Total bases is widely used to evaluate offensive performance and slugging ability in baseball analytics.