Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

at-bat

Noun

/ˈætˌbæt/

Definition

A period in which a player bats for his or her team, with the aim of hitting the ball and getting on base.

Examples

During his last at-bat, he hit a home run.
She had three at-bats in the game but struck out twice.
A player’s performance can be assessed by their batting average based on their at-bats.

Meaning

In baseball, an at-bat is a player’s turn to hit the ball against the opposing pitcher, excluding situations such as walks, hit by pitch, or sacrifices.