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:

Examples

An at bat is counted when

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• 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