batting average
baseball statistic
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Batting average is a baseball statistic that measures a player's success at hitting. It is calculated as the ratio of base hits to official times at bat. An official at bat is a player's turn batting, with certain exceptions like walks or sacrifice flies, which are not counted against the average. This statistic provides a record of a baseball player's achievement in hitting.12
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