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)
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After a Paul Goldschmidt groundout, Cody Bellinger, who was moved down to fifth in the batting order because of his early-season struggles, added a solo home run.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Suárez came into the game batting .167 with six home runs and 15 RBIs.
—David Brant, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
That duo batting second and third in the order would be a terrifying sight for any pitcher.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Should the ballclub stick with Mullins batting first and Gunnar Henderson second?
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Suárez came into the game batting .167 with six home runs and 15 RBIs.
—David Brant, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
That duo batting second and third in the order would be a terrifying sight for any pitcher.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Should the ballclub stick with Mullins batting first and Gunnar Henderson second?
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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batting
noun
bat·ting
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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