how is a batting average calculated
The formula to calculate a hitter's batting average: The Calculation: Add up your hits. Divide this number by your total at bats. This will provide you with your batting average. Example: Let's say you have 600 at bats on the season. Out of those 600 at bats you reached base successfully by a base hit 200 times. We would take the 200 and divide it by 600.