batting average
Example Sentences
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The collective batting average on ground balls this year is .249.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Despite his inflated strikeout rate, low batting average and inability to steal bases, he is Philadelphia’s most powerful hitter and consistently posts a high on-base percentage because of how often he draws walks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Ohtani entered Saturday with a .218 batting average since Aug. 8, when he resumed playing catch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Smith's Test batting average has dipped below 40 and he needs to avoid developing a habit for maddening modes of dismissal.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
That was one of his dad’s favorite expressions, and right now Chet was batting average at everything.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
