a movie director with a high 'batting average' [=a director who has created many successful movies and few unsuccessful movies]
The children in that class 'average' four feet in height. [=the average height of the children is 4 feet]
Her daily commute 'averages' 40 minutes. [=the average length of her daily commute is 40 minutes]
(..) The story of my life is not for the faint of heart. If somebody said it was a happy little tale... ... if somebody told you I was just an average ordinary guy, not a care in the world... ... somebody lied. But let me assure you, this like any story worth telling... ... is all about a girl. (..)2002 Spider-Man