at bat
noun
plural at bats
baseball
: a turn at batting
had three hits in five at bats
Note: For the purposes of calculating a player's batting average and slugging percentage, an official at bat is charged for each turn at batting except when the player walks, hits a sacrifice bunt or sacrifice fly, is hit by a pitched ball, or is interfered with by the catcher.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Eagles scored seven runs in their first four turns at bat to spark a 7-4 victory at Stanky Field and take the Sun Belt Conference series victory. 
Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 23 Apr. 2022 In the seventh inning, Smith doubled with one out, giving the Dodgers two chances with the potential tying run at bat. Beaty struck out. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021 In their next turn at bat, Honolulu Little League cashed in their opportunities. George Alfano, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2022 After popping out to third base in his first at bat, Carpenter struck out looking on a curveball. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 Now, the Rockford Peaches are back at bat with a new TV adaptation, which aims to recapture the magic of the original film while also spotlighting new stories on the diamond. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Leading the charge at bat for the Cougars was shortstop and relief pitcher, Sean Giffen. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 2 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, recorded a single in the top of the first inning in his first major league at bat. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2022 Cha Cha Real Smooth is a crowd pleaser that centers on 22-year-old Andrew (writer, director, star Cooper Raiff) who lands the job of motivational dance coordinator/ringleader at bat and bar mitzvahs for his younger brother’s classmates. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 12 June 2022 See More
Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 23 Apr. 2022 In the seventh inning, Smith doubled with one out, giving the Dodgers two chances with the potential tying run at bat. Beaty struck out. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021 In their next turn at bat, Honolulu Little League cashed in their opportunities. George Alfano, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2022 After popping out to third base in his first at bat, Carpenter struck out looking on a curveball. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 Now, the Rockford Peaches are back at bat with a new TV adaptation, which aims to recapture the magic of the original film while also spotlighting new stories on the diamond. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Leading the charge at bat for the Cougars was shortstop and relief pitcher, Sean Giffen. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 2 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, recorded a single in the top of the first inning in his first major league at bat. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2022 Cha Cha Real Smooth is a crowd pleaser that centers on 22-year-old Andrew (writer, director, star Cooper Raiff) who lands the job of motivational dance coordinator/ringleader at bat and bar mitzvahs for his younger brother’s classmates. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 12 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined above
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