The phrase "batting title" refers to an accomplishment in baseball where a player has the highest batting average among all players in a particular league during a season. Full definition
Sirs: Alex Johnson proved his ability by winning the American League batting title in 1970. (si.com)
In 1984, his first full season in the majors, Mattingly won the AL batting title at.343 — the first Yank to win that crown since Mantle (1956). (si.com)
# 39 Dixie Walker BIRMINGHAM Played semipro ball at 12; hit.306 lifetime and won NL batting title in 1944; delighted Dodgers fans with Giant - killing heroics. (si.com)