But during the current streak that has brought his average to .315, Payton has consciously tried to break the habit.

Rollins hit .379 during the streak, bringing his average for the season to .290.

He had 19 carries for only 53 yards, bringing his average to a mere 2.8 yards per carry, and no touchdowns.

For all the talk about Rodriguez's lack of clutch hitting, the hit brought his average to .300 with runners in scoring position.

He was 4 for 4 in the second game, bringing his average to .305.

So he settled down and brought his gunnery average from a lousy 38 to a quite respectable 54.

McGrady led the Rockets with 38 points, bringing his average in the last five games to 32.6.

It led to an 0 for 34 slump that brought his average down to .102.

However, after going 3-for-6 in the final two games of the season, he brought his average up to its final mark of .232.

He went 0 for 3 at the plate, ending the spring on a minislump that brought his average to .318.