Batting Average
AVGHits divided by at-bats; the classic measure of how often a batter gets a hit.
Batting average is hits divided by at-bats (AVG = H / AB). A .300 average means three hits every ten at-bats, and is a strong number at almost every level.
What counts as an at-bat is the subtle part. Walks, hit-by-pitches, sacrifice flies, and sacrifice bunts are not at-bats, so they don't lower a batting average. That's why a patient hitter who walks often can carry a high average even in a tough slump.
Batting average ignores walks and extra-base power entirely, which is why it's usually read alongside on-base percentage and slugging.
How do you calculate batting average?
Divide hits by at-bats. Walks, hit-by-pitches, and sacrifices are not at-bats, so they don't count in the calculation.
What is a good batting average?
At most levels, .300 is considered strong and .250 is around average. Youth numbers run higher because of more errors and fewer dominant defenses.
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