★ In 1980, George Brett finished the season with a .390 batting average, the closest any player has come to hitting .400 since Ted Williams in 1941.
★ In 1980, George Brett finished the season with a .390 batting average, the closest any player has come to hitting .400 since Ted Williams in 1941.
★ Rod Carew won seven batting titles between 1969 and 1978, including four straight from 1972–1975. He hit over .330 in nine separate seasons.