At bat
In baseball statistics, an at bat (AB) is used to calculate other data such as batting average. A batter has an at bat every time he faces a pitcher except under the following circumstances: He receives a base on balls (BB). He is hit by a pitch (HBP). He hits a sacrifice fly or a sacrifice bunt. He is awarded first base due to interference or obstruction, usually by the catcher. The inning ends while he is still at bat (due to the third out being made by a runner caught stealing, for example). He is replaced by another hitter before his at bat is completed.
Examples
An at bat is counted when the batter reaches first base on a hit the batter reaches first base on an error the batter is called out for any reason there is a fielder's choice other less common circumstances occur
At bat as a phrase
"At bat," "up," "up at bat," and "at the plate" are phrases in baseball describing someone that is facing the pitcher. Interestingly, just because a player is described as being at bat (facing the pitcher) does not mean he will be given an at bat in his statistics, and in fact just signifies a plate appearance.
See also Batting order
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