batting

[bat-ing]

noun

1. the act or manner of using a bat in a game of ball.

2. cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers in batts or sheets, used as filling for quilts or bedcovers.

batting

/ ˈbætɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: batt. cotton or woollen wadding used in quilts, mattresses, etc

2. the action of a person or team that hits with a bat, esp in cricket or baseball

Word History and Origins

Origin of batting¹

First recorded in 1605–15; bat ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The Dodgers still ranked third in the majors in OPS and seventh in batting average against them.

From Los Angeles Times

"We made over 300 and we were struggling through the middle there. As a batting group we will reflect on our dismissals and see where we can be more precise and secure those 300-plus totals."

From BBC

That was plenty for Snell, who picked apart a Reds offense that ranked just 14th in scoring and 19th in batting average during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times

These problems include their batting weakness against spin, a drastic need to improve their fielding and how they cope with pressure situations or must-win moments.

From BBC

They rank just 15th in scoring, 20th in batting average and 21st in home runs and slugging percentage.

From Los Angeles Times