Baseball Math Classroom Challenge

If Angels superstar Shohei Othani got three hits out of four at-bats in a game, what is his batting average?

• .250

• .750

• .500

• .900

Answer explanation

Othani hit the ball 3 out of 4 times. As a fraction, this would be 3/4, which is the same percentage as 75%. In baseball, averages are written with decimals (.000), so 75% is equal to .750.

In an AL Central Division showdown, the final score is Minnesota Twins 12, Cleveland Guardians 7. What are the total runs scored in the game?

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Answer explanation

12 + 7 = 19. The total runs scored in the game is 19.

With the new pitch timer rule, Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has 15 seconds to throw his next pitch. If deGrom took 8 seconds to throw his pitch, how many seconds did he have to spare?

Answer explanation

15 - 8 = 7. Jacob deGrom had seven seconds left to throw his pitch.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge just hit a 450-foot home run! How many yards does this equal? ​ ​ (a)  

• 150 yards
• 45 yards
• 450 yards

Answer explanation

There are three feet in every yard. Using division, 450/3 = 150. Judge hit a 150-yard home run!

The Tampa Bay Rays have won four times as many games as the Detroit Tigers. If the Tigers won 2 games, then the Rays have won _____ games.

Answer explanation

2 x 4 = 8. The Rays have won 8 games.