The highest lifetime batting average? Yes, that was held by Tyrus Raymond... Cobb... with a percentage of .367. No, .367.
16 seconds sound clip from the Desk Set (1957) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:05:48 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- Yes, just a moment. I'll switch you to our baseball expert.
- He played only with the Detroit Tigers for 21 years.
- Mmm-hmm. You're quite welcome.
- Morning.
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