Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-batted-in
noun
/ˈrʌnˈbætɪdˌɪn/
Definition
A run-batted-in (RBI) is a statistic in baseball that credits a batter for making a play that allows a runner to score a run.
Examples
- He hit a double that earned him two run-batted-ins.
- The player leads the team in run-batted-ins this season.
- Her impressive performance resulted in three run-batted-ins during the game.
Meaning
The term describes the action of a batter who hits the ball in such a way that their effort directly leads to a teammate scoring a run.
Synonyms
- RBI
- run-scoring opportunity
- scoring play
