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After 1936, only 1 team has had a seaon batting average of .300 or better (Red Sox, 1950, .302)

What teams between 1937-2006 have averaged .290 or better?

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Hey Kevin:

 Not many.

1937 Tigers .292
1938 Red Sox .299  Senators .293
1939 Red Sox .291
1950 Red Sox .302
1994 Indians & Yankees  .290
1995 Indians .291
1996 Indians .293
1997 Red Sox .291
1998 Rockies .291
1999 Rangers .293
2000 Rockies .294
2001 Rockies .292

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