At this point in the season, in late July, most full-time players have roughly 400 at-bats, not including walks. Typically, by the end of the season, a typical Major League Baseball player will have roughly 600 abs.

Let’s compare a player’s number of hits to see how much difference there is between batters of different averages. You may be surprised at the results.

400 AB.300 average 120 hits 600 AB.300 average 180 hits

.250 average of 100 strokes .250 average of 150 strokes

.200 average 80 strokes .200 average 120 strokes

Since the baseball season lasts approximately 6 months, that would equal 26 weeks. The difference between a .300 hitter and a .250 hitter is just 30 hits over the course of the season, which is just a little over 1 hit per week apart. With players playing 6 or 7 games per week, averaging 3+ bats per game (minus walks), we’re talking about 20-25 ab per week. The difference of one hit per week is not that great. If you compare this time of year (late July), the difference is even smaller. If you were to take this to the next level … let’s say a .350 hitter, someone who would be considered the best of the best, you’re only talking about 2 more hits per week when you compare a .350 hitter to one. 250 hitter So next time you see someone belittling a 250 hitter, think again.

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