batting average en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- 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.
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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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| batting averages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
batting average on balls in play
Translations (4)
fr moyenne au bâton (cricket, baseball) · ja 打率 (cricket, baseball) · ko 타율 (cricket, baseball) · fr moyenne à la batte (cricket, baseball)