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Fielding percentage is the statistic that has traditionally been used to measure defensive ability, but it fails to account for a fielders range. Fielders with great range on defense are able to make plays that most players would not have the chance to make. Defensive Runs Saved was created to take into account range when measuring a players defensive ability. To calculate Defensive Runs Saved, for each ball hit, points are either added or subtracted to the fielders rating depending on whether or not they make the play. For example, if a ball hit to the center fielder is expected to be caught 30 percent of the time, and it is caught, the fielder gains 0.7 points. If the center fielder does not catch the ball, he loses 0.3 points.