batting average

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Murakami’s all-or-nothing approach, with a .939 OPS, reflects baseball’s pursuit of power despite a .236 batting average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Not a bad batting average, but with apologies to Mickey, no exceptions are allowed when it comes to rodent infestation and food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

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

It also brought his MLB-leading batting average to .449 — and wasn’t just icing on the cake but fortification against the Rangers’ hitters who wouldn’t quit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The result would be a higher overall batting average for Gehrig than for Ruth: .357 vs.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos