Batting Average
Definition of Batting Average as it relates to Sports, Major League Baseball, Sports Baseball Statistics, Player Statistics
Batting Average is a metric used in Major League Baseball to measure a player's offensive performance at the plate. It is calculated by dividing the number of hits a player records by the total number of at-bats they have had, and then multiplying that number by 100 to express it as a percentage. A higher batting average indicates a more successful hitter, with .300 being considered an excellent mark in the league. This statistic falls under the broader category of Player Statistics within Sports Baseball Statistics for Major League Baseball, which is itself part of the larger field of Sports.