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What Is The Definition Of Run Batted In (RBI) In Baseball?
1. This is a statistic in baseball and softball that gives the batter credit when a baserunner scores as a result of his at-bat. However, a batter will not be given credit for a run batted in if the runner scores on a play that is recorded as an error.
Along with batting average and home runs, runs batted in (RBIs) are among the three statistics included in the triple crown in batting.
Who Gets Credit For An RBI?
The RBI is credited to the player whose plate appearance produced the run, whether from a hit, sacrifice, or walk. A player is not given credit for an RBI if a run was scored as a result of a defensive error or a forced double play.
Who Is The All-Time Leader In RBIs?
As of the 2021 season, Hank Aaron remained the all-time leader in RBIs in MLB history with 2,297. Other notable players with over 2,000 RBIs in their career include Babe Ruth, Albert Pujols, and Alex Rodriguez.
Examples Of How Run Batted In Is Used In Commentary
1. With that single, the batter knocks in two more runs and has three RBIs on the night.
2. The baserunner crosses the plate for another run and they’re going to mark that an E-4. The batter will not be credited with a run batted in.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball
Also Seen As:
1. Ribbie
2. Runs driven in
3. Runs knocked in
4. Runs plated
5. Ribeye
Abbreviated As:
1. RBI
