batting average
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Despite his track record of mediocre offense—he has lifetime .257 batting average with a .674 OPS—his defensive versatility and his positive clubhouse presence have made him attractive as a utility man.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
His career numbers in the playoffs include a .272 batting average with a .486 slugging percentage and an .826 on-base plus slugging percentage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
That’s not a perfect batting average, but it’s not bad given everything that has gone on.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
He has just 14 singles, resulting in an overall batting average of .236.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
But for the season as a whole, Lou Gehrig has a higher batting average than Babe Ruth.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
