Batting Average Calculator

Introduction

Batting average is one of the most important stats in baseball. It shows how often a player gets a hit when they bat. To find batting average, you divide the number of hits by the number of at-bats. The answer tells you how good a hitter is.

Our batting average calculator makes this math easy. Just enter a player's hits and at-bats. The calculator will show you their batting average right away. A batting average of .300 or higher is very good in baseball. Most players have averages between .200 and .300. This tool helps coaches, players, and fans track hitting performance all season long. For pitchers, you might also want to check their performance with our ERA Calculator.

How to use our Batting Average Calculator

Enter your hits and at-bats to find out your batting average right away.

Hits: Type in the total number of times you got a hit. A hit is when you safely reach base after hitting the ball.

At-Bats: Type in the total number of times you went up to bat. This does not count walks, getting hit by a pitch, or sacrifice plays.

What is Batting Average?

Batting average is one of the most important numbers in baseball. It tells you how good a player is at getting hits. To find batting average, you divide the number of hits by the number of at-bats. The answer is usually shown as three numbers after a decimal point, like .300 (which we say as "three hundred"). For a complete picture of offensive performance, combine batting average with stats from our On Base Percentage Calculator and Slugging Percentage Calculator.

How Batting Average Works

When a player goes up to bat, they try to hit the ball and reach base safely. If they get a hit, it counts toward their batting average. If they make an out, it still counts as an at-bat but not as a hit. Some things don't count as at-bats, like walks or getting hit by a pitch. This means batting average only measures how often a player gets a hit when they have a real chance to swing. To see overall offensive performance, use our OPS Calculator which combines on-base and slugging percentages.

What Makes a Good Batting Average?

In Major League Baseball, a batting average of .250 is okay, .300 is very good, and anything above .350 is amazing. Most players hit between .230 and .280. The best hitters in baseball history had batting averages around .350 or higher. Remember, even the best players only get a hit about 3 times out of every 10 at-bats!

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between plate appearances and at-bats?

Plate appearances count every time you come up to bat. At-bats are different because they don't count walks, getting hit by a pitch, or sacrifice plays. The calculator needs at-bats to figure out batting average correctly.

Why does my batting average show as three numbers like .300?

Baseball shows batting average as a decimal with three numbers. A .300 average means you get 3 hits for every 10 at-bats. We say this as 'three hundred' not 'point three zero zero.'

Can I use this calculator for softball too?

Yes! Softball uses the same batting average formula as baseball. Just enter your softball hits and at-bats the same way you would for baseball.

What do the different colors mean on my result?

Green means excellent (.300 or higher), blue means good (.250-.299), yellow means average (.200-.249), and red means below average (under .200). These colors help you quickly see how well you're hitting.

How do I track my batting average over time?

The Historical Performance chart at the bottom shows how batting average changes over games. You can add your stats after each game to see if you're getting better.

What's the cricket mode for?

Cricket also has batting averages but uses a different formula. Switch to cricket mode if you play cricket instead of baseball. Cricket average equals total runs divided by number of outs.

Why can't I get a batting average of 1.000?

A 1.000 average means getting a hit every single at-bat. This almost never happens except for very few at-bats. Even the best players usually hit around .350, which is still amazing.

What are the optional fields for?

Walks, hit by pitch, and sacrifices help calculate your real at-bats. These don't count as at-bats in baseball rules, so adding them makes your batting average more accurate.

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