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Posted By: Andrew Parks

Your point is well taken Gil, but I would like to throw this out there to forum:

Batting average is the weakest stat ever invented in any sport. I mean it basically says, "A single = a double = a triple = a homerun and walks = 0".

It basically measures the batter's ability to get on base via any type of hit and that's it. You can not accurately measure an offensive player's worth with batting average alone.