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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Every afternoon since the season started, Sosa has spent one round of batting practice standing in left field.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Both players took batting practice at Citi Field before Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Miami Marlins.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
He’s scheduled to throw off a mound on April 15 and 18 then throw live batting practice on April 23.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The baseball player often shares videos of his middle child taking after him, including in July 2024 when Verdugo shared a video on Instagram of A.J. in batting practice.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Both players took batting practice at Citi Field before Tuesday afternoon’s game against the Miami Marlins.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
He’s scheduled to throw off a mound on April 15 and 18 then throw live batting practice on April 23.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The baseball player often shares videos of his middle child taking after him, including in July 2024 when Verdugo shared a video on Instagram of A.J. in batting practice.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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