Batting Average Calculator
Calculate a baseball or softball batting average from hits and at-bats.
How to use the batting average calculator
- Enter the number of hits.
- Enter the number of at-bats.
- Click Calculate for the batting average.
What batting average misses
Average counts all hits equally and ignores walks, so modern analysis pairs it with on-base and slugging percentages for a fuller picture of a hitter.
What batting average really measures
Batting average is hits divided by at-bats, a measure of how often a hitter reaches base via a hit. It deliberately excludes walks and sacrifices, so it captures contact and hitting skill rather than overall on-base ability. A .300 average has long been the benchmark of an excellent hitter.
Average in the context of modern stats
Batting average remains a useful, intuitive number, but analysts now pair it with on-base percentage and slugging to judge a hitter fully. A player with a modest average but many walks and extra-base hits can be more valuable than a high-average singles hitter. Average tells part of the story, not all of it.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate batting average?
Divide hits by at-bats. 150 hits in 500 at-bats is a .300 average — read as 'three hundred'.
What is a good batting average?
.300 is excellent over a full season, .250 is roughly average, and below .200 (the Mendoza line) is considered weak hitting.
What counts as a good batting average?
In baseball, .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter, .250 is roughly average, and below .200 (the 'Mendoza line') is poor for a regular.
Why do walks not count in batting average?
Batting average measures hits per at-bat, and walks are not at-bats or hits. On-base percentage was developed to capture walks and the fuller picture of reaching base.
Does batting average work for softball too?
Yes. The calculation, hits divided by at-bats, is identical in baseball and softball.
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