**Number of Hits (divided by) Number of At Bats**Batting average is the most common and understood statistic in baseball. I has been used as the benchmark for hitters since the late 1800’s. It is easy to understand and easy to compute.

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The only thing you need to remember is that “At Bats” do not include “Walks” or “Hit By Pitches.” At Bats = Total Plate Appearances minus Walks and Hit By Pitches.

Below is an example:

Nolan has 50 At Bats (he actually has 62 plate appearances but has walked 10 times and was hit by pitch 2 times which = 50 at bats) and 25 hits. His Average is: .500