batting average
Plural
batting averages
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a statistic that shows how often a baseball player gets a hit when at bat
A batting average in baseball or softball is a statistic that shows how often a batter gets a hit. It is calculated by dividing the number of hits the batter gets by the number of times they have had a chance to bat, excluding walks or other times they are not actually trying to hit. A higher batting average means the batter is getting more hits, which is usually a sign of good hitting ability.
- She has the highest batting average on the team this season.
- A high batting average can lead to more opportunities in the lineup.
- Her batting average dropped after a tough week of games.
- The player’s batting average reflects his consistency at the plate.
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(an extension of the baseball term) the proportion of times some effort succeeds
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an individual's or company's level of success or achievement in a certain activity
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(cricket) a statistic that shows how many runs a batsman scores on average per innings
A batting average in cricket is a statistic used to measure a batter's consistency and performance. It is calculated by dividing the total number of runs scored by the batter by the number of times they have been out. The higher the batting average, the better the batter is considered to be. For example, if a batter scores 500 runs and is out 10 times, their batting average would be 50. A higher batting average indicates that the batter scores more runs per dismissal, showing reliability in their performance.
- His batting average improved after scoring a century.
- The player’s batting average is calculated by dividing total runs by the number of innings played.
- A batting average above 50 is considered excellent in cricket.
- His consistent performance has led to an impressive batting average.
- She aims to finish the season with a batting average over 45.