In respect to the lowest batting averages, the trend goes hand-in-hand for players with the lowest On Base Percentages (OPB) listed below;

After being paid almost $9.9 million over the last 3 years Corey Patterson seems to be having one of the worst years in his 10-year career, even though his (season) career high batting average tops out at .298 in 2003. Is he currently the worst full-time players in the Majors? RBI Magazine says “Give the guy a break”.

Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez has had more problems than just his batting average. On July 27th, 2008, Sanchez left the game against the Padres with lower back problems that have been dogging him all season.

Despite Gary Sheffield’s batting average, his performance at the plate has not looked as terrible as his numbers. Sheffield has executed in the clutch for the Tigers when he has been called upon despite having major shoulder surgery less than 9 months ago.

As for the rest of those pegged in this statistical study, not many excuses can compensate for their poor performance at the plate. Maybe it is time to do what Lance Armstrong would do. Take your ball and go home!