Highest single-season batting average (MLB)
The current highest single-season batting average (mlb) record is .466, held by Josh Gibson. Last checked October 9, 2026.
.466
Josh Gibson
- Holder
- Josh Gibson
- Record
- .466
- Exact figure
- .466 (1943)
- Recognized by
- Major League Baseball
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- MLB.com Press release statistics of the negro leagues officially enter the major league record
- FOX 2 Detroit Mlb records set major shakeup negro leagues stats set officially recognized report
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