Batting Average — Hits ÷ At-Bats
BA measures how often a player gets a hit when they have an official at-bat. .300 is excellent; .200 is the Mendoza Line. Ted Williams .406 in 1941 is the last .400 season. Ty Cobb holds the career record at .366.
Why This Stat Matters
Why: Batting average has defined hitting excellence for over a century. The .300 club remains a revered milestone; the Mendoza Line (.200) marks the floor for regulars. Scouts and fantasy players track BA closely.
How: BA = Hits ÷ At-Bats. Walks and HBP do not count. Add game-by-game with the Season Tracker to see how hot/cold streaks affect your cumulative average.
- ●.300 = excellent (.300 club); .250 = average; .200 = Mendoza Line
- ●Ted Williams .406 (1941) last .400 season
- ●Ty Cobb career .366 over 24 seasons
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Summary
BA .250 — Solid
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🏅 Sports Records
Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941—the last .400 season in MLB history
— Baseball-Reference
Ty Cobb holds the career record at .366 over 24 seasons
— SABR
The .300 club threshold has been the gold standard for over a century
— MLB.com
The Mendoza Line (.200) is named after Mario Mendoza
— FanGraphs
Answer Capsule
BA = Hits ÷ At-Bats. Walks and HBP do not count. .300 is excellent; .200 is the Mendoza Line. Ted Williams .406 in 1941 is the last .400 season.
Key Takeaways
- BA = Hits ÷ At-Bats. Walks and HBP do not count.
- .300 is excellent; .250 is average; below .200 is the Mendoza Line.
- No one has hit .400 since Ted Williams in 1941.
- Ty Cobb holds the career record at .366 over 24 seasons.
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How It Works
Formula
Batting average measures how often a player gets a hit when they have an official at-bat. Sacrifice flies and bunts reduce at-bats but not in a way that helps the hitter.
What Counts
Walks improve on-base percentage but not batting average. Only hits and at-bats count. A player with 185 hits in 456 at-bats bats .406.
Historical Context
Batting average dominated evaluation for over a century. Since the 2000s, OBP and slugging (OPS) have gained prominence. The .300 club remains a revered milestone; the Mendoza Line (.200) marks the floor for regulars.
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Comparison Table
| BA | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| .200 | Mendoza Line | ❌ |
| .250 | Average | ⚠️ |
| .300 | Solid | ✅ |
| .350 | All-Star | ✅ |
| .400 | Elite .400 | ✅ |
Infographic Stats
Official Sources
Sample Calculation
Ted Williams 1941: 185 hits in 456 at-bats.
BA = 185 ÷ 456 = 0.4057 → .406
Displayed as .406 (last .400 season in MLB history).
Quick Reference
BA = Hits ÷ At-Bats
- • .406 — Ted Williams 1941 (last .400)
- • .366 — Ty Cobb career record
- • .300 — Excellent (.300 club)
- • .250 — League average
- • .200 — Mendoza Line
Disclaimer: For educational and recreational use. Official stats from MLB and Baseball-Reference. Benchmarks are approximate.