Batting Average
Definition of Batting Average as it relates to Sports, Major League Baseball, Sports American League
Batting Average represents the measure of a player's proficiency in hitting the baseball during Major League Baseball games in the American League. It is calculated by dividing the number of hits by the number of at-bats, and then multiplying that figure by 100 to express it as a percentage. This statistic helps evaluate a hitter's overall performance in relation to other players within the league and serves as a key indicator of offensive production. Batting Average is an essential element for analyzing the productivity of individual batters, as well as teams, throughout the course of a season.