Flirting With .400

Nearing the All-Star break, Larry Walker and Tony Gwynn are both keeping their batting averages near .400. A look at the latest date a player has had his average over .400 in the last 10 years and where he ended the season:

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PLAYER TEAM DATE AVG. John Olerud Toronto Blue Jays Aug. 2, 1993 .363 Andres Galarraga Colorado Rockies July 5, 1993 .370 Larry Walker Colorado Rockies July 1, 1997 Tony Gwynn San Diego Padres July 2, 1997 Paul O’Neill New York Yankees July 11, 1994 .359 Lenny Dykstra Philadelphia Phillies July 11, 1990 .325 Roberto Alomar Baltimore Orioles June 9, 1996 .328 Carney Lansford Oakland Athletics June 4, 1988 .279

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Researched by HOUSTON MITCHELL / Los Angeles Times