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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According to media reports, he had been pursued by several other clubs – including San Diego and Philadelphia – seeking to beef up their batting orders.
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The big question when Ichiro signed with the Marlins was if a seven-time Japanese batting champ, 10-time American League All-Star and AL Most Valuable Player winner would be content as a pinch hitter and fourth outfielder on a young team.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
In 65 games, the former American League batting champion hit .214 with only three extra-base hits, seven walks, and 68 strikeouts in 241 plate appearances.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The Mets regularly used Winker in the middle of their batting order, primarily deploying his left-handed bat against right-handed pitching.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The big question when Ichiro signed with the Marlins was if a seven-time Japanese batting champ, 10-time American League All-Star and AL Most Valuable Player winner would be content as a pinch hitter and fourth outfielder on a young team.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
In 65 games, the former American League batting champion hit .214 with only three extra-base hits, seven walks, and 68 strikeouts in 241 plate appearances.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The Mets regularly used Winker in the middle of their batting order, primarily deploying his left-handed bat against right-handed pitching.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 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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