bat in
phrasal verb
batted in; batting in; bats in
baseball
: to hit the ball in a way that makes it possible for a run to score
He batted in 70 runs last year.
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Besides that, the young star is one of the better outfield bats in the American League.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In partnership with the Deltona Regional Library, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission presents an educational program on the benefits of bats in our communities and how to live alongside them.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
After the Mets batted in the fourth, he was replaced by Mookie Wilson after finding out he was traded to the Montreal Expos while standing in the on-deck circle for his third at-bat in a game the Mets won to improve to 46-58.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
In fact, Marco has tossed his bat in celebration in prior tournament games without warnings or punishment, according to the court complaint.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In partnership with the Deltona Regional Library, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission presents an educational program on the benefits of bats in our communities and how to live alongside them.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
After the Mets batted in the fourth, he was replaced by Mookie Wilson after finding out he was traded to the Montreal Expos while standing in the on-deck circle for his third at-bat in a game the Mets won to improve to 46-58.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
In fact, Marco has tossed his bat in celebration in prior tournament games without warnings or punishment, according to the court complaint.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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“Bat in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bat%20in. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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