1
a
: the action of one who bats
b
: 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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All Contreras did was become what many believe is the majors’ best catcher while earning an All-Star berth and winning the NL’s Silver Slugger award in 2023, while batting .289 with 17 homers and 78 RBIs.
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Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Get there early and watch the Rangers take batting practice.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Eric Chavez is back as the batting coach which should help shore up our offensive woes (hopefully).
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
He is scheduled to throw live batting practice for the first time on Tuesday.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Ahead of last season, the Marlins acquired a former batting champ who went on to flirt with hitting over .400 for the first half of the season, and ended the year with a .354 batting average and 203 hits as their everyday second baseman.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Garrett threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Saturday, while Cabrera threw a bullpen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
In bullpen sessions and live batting practices, his command got sharper, his fastball velocity held in the mid-90s and, most of all, his confidence steadily grew.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
On Monday, Cobb threw about 25 pitches in a live batting practice session at Scottsdale Stadium.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Get there early and watch the Rangers take batting practice.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Eric Chavez is back as the batting coach which should help shore up our offensive woes (hopefully).
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
He is scheduled to throw live batting practice for the first time on Tuesday.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Ahead of last season, the Marlins acquired a former batting champ who went on to flirt with hitting over .400 for the first half of the season, and ended the year with a .354 batting average and 203 hits as their everyday second baseman.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Garrett threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Saturday, while Cabrera threw a bullpen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
In bullpen sessions and live batting practices, his command got sharper, his fastball velocity held in the mid-90s and, most of all, his confidence steadily grew.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
On Monday, Cobb threw about 25 pitches in a live batting practice session at Scottsdale Stadium.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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: layers or sheets of cotton or wool or of synthetic material used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods
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