How do you calculate batting average?
Batting average is calculated by dividing hits by official at-bats.
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Batting Average Calculator
Calculate a baseball or softball player's batting average from hits and official at-bats. Use it to check hitting performance, compare seasons, and understand what the number means.
Why use it
A simple hitting stat with real baseball context
Batting average is one of the most familiar baseball stats because it shows how often a hitter gets a hit when an official at-bat counts. This page explains the number in plain language and gives you a clean way to calculate it.
Useful for
Baseball and softball hitters
What it compares
Hits and official at-bats
Best for
Season stats and player evaluation
Important note
Estimate only, based on entered totals
Your Measurement
hits
Required. Enter a whole number of hits.
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Required. Enter a whole number of official at-bats.
How Batting Average Works
What Is Batting Average?
Batting average measures how often a player gets a hit per official at-bat. It is a simple hitting stat that has long been used to compare offensive performance.
Batting Average Formula
Batting Average = Hits ÷ At Bats
Enter whole numbers only, and the result is shown to three decimal places.
Batting Average Example
A player with 45 hits in 150 at-bats has a .300 batting average.
45 ÷ 150 = .300
What Is a Good Batting Average?
Below .200 is usually considered struggling, .200 to .249 is below average, .250 to .299 is solid, .300 or higher is very good, and .350 or higher is excellent.
Batting Average vs On-Base Percentage
Batting average only counts hits and at-bats, while on-base percentage also includes walks, hit-by-pitches, and other times reaching base. OBP gives a broader view of offensive value.
About The Calculation
Batting Average = Hits ÷ At Bats.
The result is rounded to three decimal places.
Example: 45 hits and 150 at-bats equals .300.
Batting Average Ranges
Quick reference guide
| Batting Average | General Meaning |
|---|---|
| Below .200 | Struggling |
| .200 to .249 | Below average |
| .250 to .299 | Solid |
| .300 or higher | Very good |
| .350 or higher | Excellent |
Tips For Interpreting Batting Average
Count Only Official At-Bats
Walks, hit-by-pitches, and sacrifice plays are not counted as at-bats.
Use Season Totals
Batting average is most useful when you compare larger sample sizes instead of one game.
Watch The Context
League level, age, and competition can all change what a good batting average looks like.
Track Trends
One season or one game can be noisy, so look at long-term changes in performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about batting average
What does a .300 batting average mean?
A .300 batting average means the player gets a hit in 30% of official at-bats.
Can batting average be over 1.000?
No. Batting average cannot be over 1.000 because hits cannot exceed at-bats in a valid calculation.
Do walks count toward batting average?
No. Walks do not count as at-bats, so they are not included in batting average.
Is batting average the same as on-base percentage?
No. Batting average only counts hits and at-bats, while on-base percentage includes walks, hit-by-pitches, and other times reaching base.
What is a good batting average in baseball?
A batting average around .250 to .299 is often solid, .300 or higher is very good, and .350 or higher is excellent, depending on level of play and competition.
Can this calculator be used for softball?
Yes. You can use this calculator for softball by entering hits and official at-bats.