run batted in

[ruhn bat-id in]

noun

Baseball.

1. a runner advanced to home for a score by a particular player at bat, as when they get a hit or a walk with the bases loaded: a category important in individual offensive statistics. R.B.I.

Word History and Origins

Origin of run batted in¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The slugging switch-hitter helped New York to the 2009 World Series championship, leading the AL with 39 homers and 122 runs batted in.

From Los Angeles Times

“Now, I think he’s a complete hitter. So you see the runs batted in, the homers, the quality of at-bats all tick up.”

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As a hitter, he finished the game two for four with a walk, two runs scored and two runs batted in.

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The junior sluggers have combined for 48 home runs and 165 runs batted in, which leads all duos nationally.

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Praised for its hitting ability and defensive versatility, this class looks to replace more than 55% of last season’s production in hits, runs, home runs and runs batted in.

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