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batting average

NOUN
batter's performance measure
Synonyms
WEAK
batting percentage hitting average slugging average slugging percentage

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Teams built their rosters while relying on rudimentary statistics like batting average and runs batted in for hitters and win-loss record for pitchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The Marlins entered Wednesday with an opponents’ batting average of .216, third-best in the majors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Batters across MLB put up a dismal .210 batting average against splitters last season, compared with .224 against sliders and sweepers and .225 against curveballs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The totals through four years in Los Angeles: two championships, four All-Star appearances, two top-5 MVP finishes, two legendary moments, .310 batting average, .907 OPS.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

“He had a batting average of .245 this year,” said Doug Swieteck.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt