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What happened to the .300 hitter?

Major League Baseball could end the season with the fewest hitters in modern history with a batting average of .300 or higher. The last time that happened, in 1968, baseball decided to change dramatically. But what now?

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Becky Sullivan has reported and produced for NPR since 2011 with a focus on hard news and breaking stories. She has been on the ground to cover natural disasters, disease outbreaks, elections and protests, delivering stories to both broadcast and digital platforms.