AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. If you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question As I watch the Padres team batting average march relentlessly toward the Mendoza line, I was wondering what team had the lowest season batting average while winning the league championship, and also the World Series. Thanks.
Answer Bill,
The record holders for a World Series winner are the famous "Hitless Wonders"--the Chicago White Sox of 1906, who had a team batting average of .228.
Since the playoff system started the team with the lowest batting average is "The Amazin' Mets" of 1969. They hit .242 as a team.
