In Major League Baseball (MLB), batting average is a statistic that measures a batter’s success in hitting the ball. It is calculated by dividing the number of hits by the number of at-bats. The lowest batting average in MLB history is .139, set by Ed Delahanty in 1888.
A low batting average can be caused by a number of factors, including poor hitting mechanics, a lack of confidence, or a difficult hitting environment. Batters with low batting averages are often seen as weak hitters who are not able to contribute to their team’s success. However, there have been a few notable exceptions to this rule. For example, Tony Gwynn, one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, had a career batting average of just .338.
