Batting Average Calculator
Calculate a player's batting average (AVG).
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What is Batting Average?
Batting average (AVG) is a fundamental statistic in baseball used to measure a hitter's performance. It is calculated by dividing a player's total number of hits by their total number of at-bats. The result is typically expressed as a three-digit decimal (e.g., .300).
The formula is:
AVG = Hits / At Bats
It's important to note that not every plate appearance counts as an at-bat. Walks, hit-by-pitches, sacrifices, and catcher's interference do not count towards a player's at-bat total.
What is a Good Batting Average?
The standard for a "good" batting average has evolved over time. In modern baseball, the following benchmarks are generally used:
- .300 or higher: Excellent
- .280 to .299: Very Good
- .250 to .279: League Average
- .230 to .249: Below Average
- Below .230: Poor
For more official statistics and definitions, you can visit the MLB.com Glossary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an at-bat and a plate appearance?
An at-bat is a specific type of plate appearance. A plate appearance is any time a batter comes to the plate, but an at-bat only counts if the appearance ends without a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a sacrifice, or catcher's interference. Batting average is calculated using at-bats, not total plate appearances.
Who has the highest career batting average in MLB history?
Ty Cobb holds the record for the highest career batting average in Major League Baseball history with a .366 average over 24 seasons.
Is a walk an at-bat?
No, a base on balls (walk) does not count as an official at-bat and does not affect a player's batting average. It does, however, count towards their on-base percentage.