1
a
: the action of one who bats
b
: the use of or ability with a bat
2
: layers or sheets of raw cotton or wool or of synthetic fibrous material used for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging
also
: a blanket of thermal insulation (such as fiberglass)
Examples of batting in a Sentence
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The catcher briefly made headlines when he was scratched from a game after getting plunked in the head by a home run ball in batting practice while catching a bullpen session on April 17, but he’s otherwise had a charmed start to his year.
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
One of the most stunning allegations Thursday was that while Ohtani twiddled his batting gloves, Mizuhara refused to allow anyone else on his business team to view Ohtani’s $16-million spigot.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The Aztecs’ struggles can be traced to an offense that ranks last in the MW in batting (.249), hits (190), homers (12), runs (106) and runs per game (4.8).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
The three-time Cy Young Award winner threw a bullpen session Tuesday and was planning to throw live batting practice next week.
—Schuyler Dixon, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
The quake even struck the New York Yankees’ batting practice.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Imagine a batting order already at near-peak efficiency.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
When the Dodgers opened Chavez Ravine for the 2024 season Thursday afternoon, the front porch was adorned with their glittering new centerpiece, the three former MVPs who occupy the first three spots in their batting order.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Besides batting order changes, the Yankees had to rethink their outfield defense beginning with the everyday presence of Judge in center field.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
One of the most stunning allegations Thursday was that while Ohtani twiddled his batting gloves, Mizuhara refused to allow anyone else on his business team to view Ohtani’s $16-million spigot.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The Aztecs’ struggles can be traced to an offense that ranks last in the MW in batting (.249), hits (190), homers (12), runs (106) and runs per game (4.8).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
The three-time Cy Young Award winner threw a bullpen session Tuesday and was planning to throw live batting practice next week.
—Schuyler Dixon, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
The quake even struck the New York Yankees’ batting practice.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Imagine a batting order already at near-peak efficiency.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
When the Dodgers opened Chavez Ravine for the 2024 season Thursday afternoon, the front porch was adorned with their glittering new centerpiece, the three former MVPs who occupy the first three spots in their batting order.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Besides batting order changes, the Yankees had to rethink their outfield defense beginning with the everyday presence of Judge in center field.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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batting
noun
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ˈbat-iŋ 
: layers or sheets of cotton or wool or of synthetic material used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods
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