How’d That Happen?
Only players with 200 hits in one season who did not bat .300:
1. Joe Moore (Giants, 1935) 201 hits, .295 avg.
2. Matty Alou (Pirates, 1970) 201 hits, .297 avg.
3. Maury Wills (Dodgers, 1962) 208 hits, .299 avg.
4. Lou Brock (Cardinals, 1967) 206 hits, .299 avg.
5. Buddy Bell (Rangers, 1979) 200 hits, .299 avg.
6. Bill Buckner (Red Sox, 1985) 201 hits, .299 avg.
7. Ralph Garr (Braves, 1973) 200 hits, .299 avg.
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Source: Bob McConnell (Society of American Basebal Research)
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