Run batted in

In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batter's plate appearance.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Statistics - Batter - Plate appearance

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There are certain exceptions: a player does not receive an RBI if he hits into a double play, if a run is scored on a wild pitch or passed ball or as the result of an error, or if the pitcher balks. A player does receive an RBI if he is walked or hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. He will also receive an RBI if a runner scores from his sacrifice fly or sacrifice bunt.

Related Topics:
Double play - Wild pitch - Passed ball - Balks - Walked - Hit by a pitch - Sacrifice fly - Sacrifice bunt

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As an example, if a player hit a home run with two runners on base, the batter would get three RBIs (since both baserunners as well as the batter would score).

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RBIs are sometimes referred to in slang, as ribbies or ribs, by interchanging the B and I, or as steaks (as in 'ribeye steaks').

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