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    Who holds the record for the highest batting average in major league baseball?

    Question #17. Asked by Jason. (Mar 24 00 2:37 AM)


    essaychess

    		Ty Cobb has the highest CAREER batting average at .367, but Rogers Hornsby has the highest average for a SEASON, at .424

    Mar 24 00, 2:25 PM
    CrazyCanuck

    		If you're looking for the highest single season average ever, then its Hugh Duffy at .440 in 1894 .. Hornsby is the highest for the 20th century but would rank tied for 5th if the 19th century is included!

    Mar 25 00, 1:26 PM
    davegrilla

    		The highest career batting average is .366 by Ty Cobb.
    The highest single season batting average in .440 by Hugh Duffy in 1894.

    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_bavg1.shtml

    Sep 10 10, 1:26 AM

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