bat in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To bat so that a runner on base effects (a run).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In 1927, when Ruth hit sixty home runs, Gehrig had a better batting average and batted in more runs.
Quoted attestation: a. 2001, William Harrington, Elliott Roosevelt's Murder at the President's Door: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery, 2003 edition, →ISBN, page 55,
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bat in” mean?
To bat so that a runner on base effects (a run).
Is “bat in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.