Mendoza line

Mendoza line
a) A .200 batting average, which is around the minimum batting average a player with strong defensive skills can have and still stay in the major leagues. Named for Mario Mendoza.

His recent slump has put him perilously close to the Mendoza Line; he may be headed to AAA soon.

b) The line dividing acceptable mediocrity from unacceptable mediocrity

The divisions sales figures this quarter are close to the Mendoza Line.


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