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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Batting average is an archaic stat, what matters most is having guys who can get on base, and slug (extra base hits). Unfortunately they aren't doing this successfully either, despite having done it very well in the past.
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Agreed. Only two batting stats ever matter for me: OPS (on base + slugging %) above .700, and RBI totals (or per PA). The only other offensive stat I look at in addition these days is SB totals and SB%. Putting pressure on pitching and defense with a good running game is a very valuable offensive tool as well.
Don't look at these stats for the Blue Jays at the moment, you might cry.