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batting average

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batting average noun

  1. A statistical estimation of the scoring ability of a batsman; equal to the total number of runs scored divided by the number of times out.
  2. A statistical estimation of the hitting ability of a batter; equal to the number of hits divided by the number of official at-bats. Normally expressed as a real number instead of an average despite the name.“Jones has a .279 batting average.”

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