RBI
noun
plural RBIs or RBI
: a run in baseball that is driven in by a batter
also
: official credit to a batter for driving in a run
led the league in RBIs
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Place Alvarez in the batter’s box in a big spot, and an RBI is sure to follow.
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Michael Shapiro, Chron, 23 Sep. 2024
Judge is also in the midst of another flirtation with the elusive Triple Crown, leading the league in home runs (54), RBI (137) while trailing only two batters with a .321 average.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2024
The game was the first three-homer game of Ohtani’s career and the first 10 RBI game of his career.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
His stat line was remarkable: 6-for-6 at the plate, with 10 RBI and two doubles to go along with his three homers and two steals.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Michael Shapiro, Chron, 23 Sep. 2024
Judge is also in the midst of another flirtation with the elusive Triple Crown, leading the league in home runs (54), RBI (137) while trailing only two batters with a .321 average.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2024
The game was the first three-homer game of Ohtani’s career and the first 10 RBI game of his career.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
His stat line was remarkable: 6-for-6 at the plate, with 10 RBI and two doubles to go along with his three homers and two steals.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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“RBI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RBI. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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