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Were walks considered hits in figuring batting average in before modern-era?
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Only in one season, 1887. Walks counted as an at bat and a hit.
The three highest batting averages in MLB history were recorded during the 1887 season.
Tip O'Neill - .485
Pete Browning - .457
Bob Caruthers - .456
All three of the players above played in the American Association. The highest batting average in the National League in 1887 was Cap Anson at .421.
Calculating the batting averages of the four players above using today's standards:
Tip O'Neill - .435
Pete Browning - .402
Bob Caruthers - .357
Cap Anson - .347
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