batting average
/ˈbætɪŋ ˈævɹɪdʒ/ · bat·ting a·ver·age
noun
- 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. The team's batting average improved significantly after the new coach took over.
- A statistical estimation of the hitting ability of a batter; equal to the number of hits divided by the number of official at-bats. Jones has a .279 batting average, which is impressive for a rookie player.
Did you know? The term 'batting average' is often used in baseball to evaluate a player's performance, but it's also used in other sports, such as softball and cricket, to measure a player's ability to score runs.