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In baseball, an at bat (AB) or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance. A batter starts with an at bat every time he faces a pitcher; however, the batter gets "no time at bat" in the following circumstances:
- He receives a base on balls (BB).[1]
- He is hit by a pitch (HBP).
- He hits a sacrifice fly or a sacrifice hit (also known as sacrifice bunt).
- He is awarded first base due to interference or obstruction, usually by the catcher.
- The inning ends while he is still at bat (due to the third out being made by a runner caught stealing, for example). In this case, the batter will come to bat again in the next inning, though he now has no balls or strikes on him.
- He is replaced by another hitter before his at bat is completed (unless he is replaced with two strikes and his replacement strikes out).
Section 10.02.a.1 of the official rules of Major League Baseball defines an at bat as: "Number of times batted, except that no time at bat shall be charged when a player: (1) hits a sacrifice bunt or sacrifice fly; (2) is awarded first base on four called balls; (3) is hit by a pitched ball; or (4) is awarded first base because of interference or obstruction..."[2]
Examples[edit]
An at bat is counted when:
- The batter reaches first base on a hit
- The batter reaches first base on an error
- The batter is called out for any reason other than as part of a sacrifice
- There is a fielder's choice
At bat as a phrase[edit]
"At bat", "up", "up at bat", and "at the plate" are all phrases describing a batter who is facing the pitcher. Note that just because a player is described as being "at bat" in this sense, he will not necessarily be given an at bat in his statistics; the phrase actually signifies a plate appearance (assuming it is eventually completed). This ambiguous terminology is usually clarified by context. To refer explicitly to the technical meaning of "at bat" described above, the term "official at bat" is sometimes used.
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MASNsports.com
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:32:32 -0700
In his first at-bat tonight beginning his injury rehab assignment for Double-A Bowie, Nolan Reimold struck out against Harrisburg right-hander Paul Demny. Reimold chased a high fastball on a 1-2 count to end the Bowie first. He is batting third as the ...
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The Big Lead
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:23:31 -0700
103.5 KTU's KTUphoria Take a bow, Designated Hits. Ballpark dogs and beers are on me next time. The fine folks running that site have compiled a comprehensive (and very organized) list of current at-bat walk-up and pitching music in use for Major ...
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The News Herald
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:37:48 -0700
The senior second baseman injured his right shoulder at practice three days before super regionals. He tried to play against Vanderbilt, but the pain was so bad that he lasted only three innings. His arm was still in a sling on Sunday, but he was ...
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NCAA.com
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:23:20 -0700
Final 'at-bat'. Subheadline: After more than two decades, Poppe turns over the CWS reins. Byline: Amy Farnum, NCAA.com. Updated date: Last Updated - June 16, 2013 10:31 GMT. E-mail: Contact | Archive | RSS. After spending the last 26 years as the lead ...
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WDRB
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:45:54 -0700
That at bat came in the eighth inning. Louisville trailed, 11-4. The game had been over since the third inning when Oregon State surged to a 10-0 lead. An inning earlier, McDonnell told Ratajczak to go to the locker room and stretch. He was hitting in ...
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Warren Tribune Chronicle
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:34:56 -0700
NILES - As he walked to the plate leading off in the second inning, Jamestown Jammers' designated hitter Dan Collins paid close attention to the announcement over the PA system at Eastwood Field. He was tabbed as the Wing Warehouse Strikeout Man of ...
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AppAdvice
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:31 -0700
For those unfamiliar with the app and service, MLB.com At Bat allows users to keep up to date with the United States' Major League Baseball on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Features of MLB.com At Bat include: Watch the free MLB.TV Game of the Day or ...
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Dallas Morning News (blog)
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:08:07 -0700
Baker saw 15 pitches in his ninth-inning matchup against Cleveland RHP Vinny Pestano before ending the at-bat with a hard grounder that resulted in a close play at first. it was the longest plate appearance in the majors this season, topping a pair of ...
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