Mets' Brett Baty has a lower OBP than his batting average
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Somehow, New York Mets youngster Brett Baty currently has a lower on-base percentage than his batting average. It seems counterintuitive, but through Wednesday's action, Baty has a . 203 batting average but only a .
197 OBP. MORE: Bryan Woo was called for the weirdest balk as Mariners played Padres How can Brett Baty's OBP be lower than average? At first glance, it seems like on-base percentage can only be higher than batting average.
Usually, that's true. Walks will raise OBP beyond the batting average that doesn't factor in plate appearances that end in bases on balls. Except this season, Baty has stepped to the plate 61 times and not walked.