batting averages

Baseball performance numbers

Batting averages is the plural of batting average, a statistic measuring a batter's success rate in baseball and cricket.

In baseball, it's calculated by dividing hits by at-bats: He finished the season with a .312 batting average.

Figuratively, batting average describes someone's general success rate: Her batting average on job interviews has been pretty good.

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Pitcher effectiveness statistic

earned run average · WHIP · saves · innings pitched · complete games

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