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MLB Batting Average Plummets as Power Metrics Prevail

3/2/2026

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  • Batting average has diminished in Major League Baseball as players prioritize OPS and power metrics.
  • Andrew Benintendi says money incentives drive players to chase these stats.
  • Luis Arraez, despite a .317 career average, struggles to land a contract due to limited power and defense.
  • Trea Turner won the National League batting title with a record-low .304 average, signaling the shift.