batting average
noun
1
: a ratio (such as a rate per thousand) of base hits to official times at bat for a baseball player
2
: a record of achievement or accomplishment
Examples of batting average in a Sentence
an excellent hitter with a batting average above .300
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The Miami Marlins’ infielder finds himself amid the best start to his major league career, leading his team in hits, runs, batting average and on-base percentage.
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Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Just seven teams posted a lower batting average with men in scoring position last season than Houston.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Hitting was a major concern last regular season for the Rangers, who got middling production in terms of home runs (18th) and RBIs (19th) and struggled to consistently get on base, ranking 26th in batting average and OBP.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
His batting average on the road in 24 games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Just seven teams posted a lower batting average with men in scoring position last season than Houston.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Hitting was a major concern last regular season for the Rangers, who got middling production in terms of home runs (18th) and RBIs (19th) and struggled to consistently get on base, ranking 26th in batting average and OBP.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
His batting average on the road in 24 games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Batting average.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting%20average. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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