About Opposing Batting Average

Opposing batting average is the batting average of players against a pitcher or a team's pitchers. Opposing batting average is calculated by dividing the number of hits allowed by the number of at bats pitched. Generally, for Opposing Batting Average, lower is better. (Source)

Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth's Opposing Batting Average Per Season Comparison Line Chart

This bar chart compares Dizzy Dean's and Babe Ruth’s Opposing Batting Average for each season of their Major League careers. The data is displayed by player season number instead of the season year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers.
placeholder for chart

Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth's Per Season Opposing Batting Average Box Plot

This chart attempts to draw a comparison between Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth by summarizing their Opposing Batting Average for each season they played. The box represents the middle 50% of the data for each player with the line in the box being the median value. The whiskers represent the ranges for the top and bottom 25% of the data. Review the spread and medians to draw your conclusions!
placeholder for chart

Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth's Opposing Batting Average Comparison Data Table

This table shows Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth's Opposing Batting Average statistics by season for their full MLB careers. Included with the raw season stats are the aggregations’ sum, average, minimum, maximum, and median. The data is displayed by season number instead of by calendar year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers. Because not all players have the same career lengths, seasons not completed will display "—"
placeholder for chart