batting average

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === batting average (plural batting averages) (cricket) 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. (baseball) A statistical estimation of the hitting ability of a batter, equal to the number of hits divided by the number of official at-bats. Normally expressed as a real number instead of an average despite the name. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====