30 for 100
Times on base / PA
50 Total Bases
Above Average / Great Hitter
Batting Average is .300 (30 for 100) with an OPS of .872.
Batting average shows how often a batter gets a hit in baseball. Our calculator uses hits and official at bats to give a quick batting average result with simple examples.
A Batting Average Calculator divides hits by official at bats. Enter your numbers to get an accurate baseball batting average without doing the math by hand or guesswork.
Our Batting Average Calculator quickly calculates batting average and key baseball and softball batting metrics. It also helps you compare hitting performance using related statistics.
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You can calculate batting average by dividing hits by official at bats. Use the formula . For example, 90 hits in 300 at bats gives . Follow these steps:
Walks and hit by pitches do not count as at bats. Sacrifice flies and some other events also stay outside the at bat total.
For baseball, use hits and official at bats. Do not add walks or hit by pitches to the at bat total. A player with 75 hits in 250 at bats has a batting average of .300.
Cricket uses a different batting average formula. Divide a batter's runs by the number of times the batter was dismissed. A batter with 600 runs and 12 dismissals has a batting average of 50.
An at bat counts for most plate appearances that end without a walk, hit by pitch, sacrifice, catcher interference, or similar exception. Knowing these rules keeps your batting average accurate.
Batting average shows hits, but other baseball metrics reveal on-base skill, power, and total offensive value. Our calculator can show several related stats.
On Base Percentage (OBP) measures how often a batter reaches base. It includes hits, walks, and hit by pitches, so it gives a wider view than batting average.
Slugging Percentage (SLG) measures total bases per at bat. It gives extra weight to doubles, triples, and home runs, making it useful for measuring power.
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS) adds OBP and SLG. It combines a batter's ability to reach base with power into one simple offensive measure.
Total Bases count the value of a batter's hits. A single equals one base, a double two, a triple three, and a home run four.
Isolated Power (ISO) measures extra-base power. It removes singles from slugging percentage, helping show how often a hitter produces extra-base hits.
Batting average varies by league, era, age, and competition. These ranges provide a simple guide, not a fixed rule for every player.
A .350 or higher batting average is elite in most baseball settings. Very few MLB hitters sustain this level across a full season.
A .300 to .349 batting average is excellent in many baseball settings. A .300 average means three hits for every ten official at bats.
A .270 to .299 batting average is above average in many baseball settings. Strong contact and steady hitting can produce results in this range.
A .240 to .269 batting average often falls near an average range. League conditions and the player's level can change what counts as average.
A .200 to .239 batting average is below average for many baseball settings. Teams may review contact, strikeouts, and other batting statistics.
Below .200 is poor in many baseball settings. Coaches should also review sample size, role, competition, and other hitting metrics before judging performance.
Baseball history includes remarkable batting averages from elite hitters. Records help put a player's current batting average into context.
Hugh Duffy posted a .440 batting average in 1894, one of baseball's highest recognized single season marks.
Ty Cobb holds the widely recognized MLB career batting average record at about .366. His record shows how rare sustained hitting success can be.
Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. He remains the last MLB player to finish a season at .400 or higher. His season remains a major baseball benchmark.
Batting average remains a familiar hitting statistic. It helps fans, coaches, and teams quickly judge contact success and compare players.
Coaches and teams use batting average to judge how often a player gets hits. They should also review OBP, SLG, OPS, defense, and sample size.
Teams may consider batting average during contract talks, but modern evaluations use many statistics. OBP, SLG, OPS, defense, and player role also matter.
Hall of Fame discussions often include batting average alongside career hits, awards, records, longevity, and other achievements. Strong careers usually involve several achievements.
Fans use batting average to follow players, compare seasons, and understand hitting results. The simple number makes baseball statistics easy to discuss and track.
Batting average measures hits per official at bat. OBP measures reaching base, SLG measures total bases, and OPS combines OBP with SLG. For example, if a player has 90 hits and 300 at bats, . A player with many walks may have a higher OBP than batting average suggests. A power hitter may have a strong SLG because doubles, triples, and home runs add more total bases.
Batting average does not show walks, hit by pitches, or the value of extra base hits. It can also hide sample size and defensive impact. Use OBP, SLG, OPS, and context for a fuller view.
Improve batting average by making solid contact, controlling the strike zone, and choosing good pitches. Track strikeouts and quality at bats. Regular practice can improve timing and bat control.
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