at bat

prep_phrase, noun — 4 senses

at bat

prep_phrasealso spelled at-bat
1

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports In the batter's box.

at bat

noun
1

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A final resolution to a batter's turn at the plate which does not result in a walk, a hit by pitch, a sacrifice hit or sacrifice fly, or catcher interference

Related terms
plate appearance

at-bat

noun
1

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports An opportunity to hit.

  • This is his third at-bat of the night.
2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Official at-bats; batting opportunities minus walks, hit by pitches, and sacrifices.

  • He only had 220 at-bats this season because of injury.
Related terms
home plate, line drive, on deck, pitcher, pop-up

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