Definition of "at-bat" []

• An opportunity to hit. (noun)
• Official at-bats. Batting opportunities minus walks, hit by pitches, and sacrifices (noun)

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• "So, if you look at an average five-pitch at-bat, which is 10 pitches for two more outs, that's 40 pitches and that's pretty scary if you ask me."
• "Some have called his at-bat in the bottom of the ninth inning on"
• "Slow Out of the Gate Derek Jeter's 3-for-18 start this season for a .167 batting average matches the worst 18-at-bat stretch to begin any of his 16 full seasons with the Yankees."