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Definition of batting
1a : the action of one who batsb : the use of or ability with a bat
2 : layers or sheets of raw cotton or wool or of synthetic fibrous material used for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging; also : a blanket of thermal insulation (such as fiberglass)
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Several days later, Cespedes stuffed two bottles of water into each pocket of his shorts before heading to the indoor batting cages at Marlins Park in Miami.
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Ender Inciarte also hit two homers in that series and is the leadoff hitter for a team that fashioned a .305/.359/.496 batting line in the first four games against Padres pitchers.
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The longer Schwarber led off despite an unacceptable batting average and on-base percentage, the lower his confidence dipped — and the more stubborn manager Joe Maddon appeared.
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The Cubs have hovered around the .500 mark, while the 24-year-old Schwarber has struggled, hitting just .171, the worst batting average in...
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His .381 batting average was second in the American Association.
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This past season, Kylie, who also played basketball during her freshman and junior years, led the Rangers with a .427 batting average, 1.235 OPS, 32 hits, six home runs, 26 RBIs and 25 runs while Khloe was close behind.
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T-Time offers a challenging 18-hole course, as well as a driving range, indoor learning center and batting cages.
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GARRET ANDERSON Position: Outfielder WAR: 25.6 Year in Boise: 1990 After 17 years in the Majors, Anderson retired a three-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger with a .293 career batting average, 287 home runs and 1,365 RBIs. 5.
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First Known Use of batting
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BATTING Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of batting for Students
: sheets of soft material (as cotton or wool) used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods
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