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Williams batted .406 in 1941, becoming the last player to hit over .400 in a full Major League Baseball season.

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  • See Ted Williams' incredible rookie season stats.
  • Find out how military service impacted his career.
  • Meet the last player to hit over .400 in a season.

Did You Know

  • Ted Williams batted .406 in 1941, the last player to hit over .400 in a full season.
  • He hit 521 home runs during his 21-year career with the Red Sox.
  • Williams lost five seasons to military service as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot.
  • He was the oldest player to win a batting title in baseball history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was Ted Williams' batting average over his career?

Ted Williams finished his career with a .344 lifetime batting average.

How many home runs did Ted Williams hit during his career?

Ted Williams hit 521 home runs during his career.

What notable achievement did Ted Williams accomplish in 1941?

In 1941, Ted Williams was the last man to hit over .400 in a full season, batting .406.

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