Calculate fantasy baseball points for a batter or pitcher from their stats using ESPN points-league defaults, or enter your own league’s point weights.
Fantasy Baseball Points Formula and Method
Fantasy points = Σ(credited statistic × matching point weight)
Select the stat line and scoring preset before entering counts. Each listed statistic is multiplied by its point weight and the contributions are added. Custom mode accepts one signed weight per visible statistic, in the same order; a negative weight deducts points and zero ignores that category.
How to Use This Calculator
Select Batter or Pitcher and choose the scoring weights before entering the visible counts. Check the selected record, unit and scoring conventions before calculating. Review the primary result and its breakdown, then open the calculation steps to see how the inputs were used.
Worked Example
For runs scored 1, total bases 3, runs batted in 2, walks drawn 1, batting strikeouts 1, stolen bases 0, the result is 6 points. The result uses the explicitly labeled ESPN points preset.
Category total = 6
Preset Scoring Weights
| Input or category | Example or weight | Entry guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Runs scored (batting) | 1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Total bases (batting) | 1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Runs batted in (batting) | 1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Walks drawn (batting) | 1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Batting strikeouts (batting) | -1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Stolen bases (batting) | 1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Innings pitched (pitching) | 1 point per out (3 per inning) | Enter innings as 6.2 for 6â…” innings, or switch to outs. |
| Hits allowed (pitching) | -1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Earned runs (pitching) | -2 points per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Holds (pitching) | 2 points per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Walks allowed (pitching) | -1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Pitching strikeouts (pitching) | 1 point per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Wins credited (pitching) | 2 points per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Losses credited (pitching) | -2 points per count | Credited count × weight. |
| Saves (pitching) | 5 points per count | Credited count × weight. |
Interpreting the Result
The points total depends on the league’s scoring contract, not simply the player’s real-world points or runs. The table above lists the exact preset weights. Custom weights replace all listed preset values for the selected line. Bonuses, unlisted categories and categories-league standings require separate rules and are not inferred.
Points-league scoring varies by league and season. This tool excludes unlisted categories, bonuses, categories-league rankings and platform corrections.
Assumptions and Common Input Errors
The result uses the explicitly labeled ESPN points preset. Use credited records rather than mixing estimates with final totals. A blank count is treated as zero.
Saving and Revising a Scenario
A successful calculation is saved in this browser and restored on the next visit. Editing an input marks the previous result as stale until Calculate is selected. Reset returns the input defaults, clears counts and removes this calculator’s saved result.
Sources
ESPN Fan Support: Standard Scoring for Public Baseball Leagues (checked October18,2026). Total bases count a single as1, double as2, triple as3 and home run as4; home runs are not added again. Pitching inputs use recorded outs, with three outs per complete inning.
