English · Phrasal verb Attested

batter up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Used by an umpire to invite the next batter to the batter's box, especially at the beginning of a half-inning.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “batter up” mean?

Used by an umpire to invite the next batter to the batter's box, especially at the beginning of a half-inning.

Is “batter up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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