Has batting average become underrated?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 18: Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium on May 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images Here’s something I’ve tweeted in recent days, but it’s also a good conversation to have here. The collapse of batting average across MLB is astounding! As of yesterday, there are more qualified hitters batting under .200 (17) than there