Will We Ever See "H/AB = .400" Again?

by R.J. Anderson on Nov 16, 2008 1:48 PM EST

When Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941 he became the first player since 1930 to do so. 67 years later, an 11 year gap between .400 hitters seems minimal. Between 1901 and 1941 the majors saw 13 .400 or better batting averages. None since. Chipper Jones made a run this season, but turned up well shy at...