The Late Edition

Dodger catcher Charles Johnson has the worst batting average from the 7th inning on in the majors. A look at the best and worst this season:

BEST

Player, Team: Avg.

Dante Bichette, Colorado Rockies: .371 (62-167)

Carl Everett, Houston Astros: .353 (48-136)

Derek Bell, Houston Astros: .345 (57-165)

Mo Vaughn, Boston Red Sox: .344 (53-154)

Jim Thome, Cleveland Indians: .341 (45-132)

WORST

Player, Team: Avg.

Charles Johnson, Dodgers: .152 (22-145)

Todd Dunwoody, Florida Marlins: .156 (19-122)

Jeff Blauser, Chicago Cubs: .165 (20-121)

Paul Sorrento, Tampa Bay Devil Rays: .179 (22-123)

Kevin Stocker, Tampa Bay Devil Rays: .183 (21-115)

Researched by HOUSTON MITCHELL / Los Angeles Times