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In MLB, yes.

Shoeless Joe Jackson hit .408 in 1911 and lost the batting title to Ty Cobb who hit .420.

Ty Cobb hit .401 in 1922 and lost the batting title to George Sisler who hit .420.

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Since 1901, that was Joe Jackson of the 1911 Cleveland Indians who hit .408.

Ty Cobb won the American League batting title that season with .420.

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