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Batting average has been one of baseball's "big three" statistics for decades, along with runs batted in (RBI) and home runs. Fans of the more recent "sabermetrics" approach to baseball statistics criticize batting average for its failure to account for walks.<ref>http://www.amazinavenue.com/2010/12/9/1865359/sabermetrics-and-you-the-big-three-part-1-batting-average</ref> Nevertheless, for the average fan, batting average is a convenient and popular method for comparing offensive skill. | Batting average has been one of baseball's "big three" statistics for decades, along with runs batted in (RBI) and home runs. Fans of the more recent "sabermetrics" approach to baseball statistics criticize batting average for its failure to account for walks.<ref>http://www.amazinavenue.com/2010/12/9/1865359/sabermetrics-and-you-the-big-three-part-1-batting-average</ref> Nevertheless, for the average fan, batting average is a convenient and popular method for comparing offensive skill. | ||
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