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"Run Batted In" or "RBI"

Posted by Carla Steinmetz at May 3, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

The official rulebook of Major League Baseball states:

(a) The official scorer shall credit the batter with a run batted in for every run that scores

(1) unaided by an error and as part of a play begun by the batter's safe hit (including the batter's home run), sacrifice bunt, sacrifice fly, infield out or fielder's choice, unless Rule 10.04(b) (below) applies;

(2) by reason of the batter becoming a runner with the bases full (because of a base on balls, an award of first base for being touched by a pitched ball or for interference or obstruction); or

(3) when, before two are out, an error is made on a play on which a runner from third base ordinarily would score.

(b) The official scorer shall not credit a run batted in

(1) when the batter grounds into a force double play or a reverse-force double play; or

(2) when a fielder is charged with an error because the fielder muffs a throw at first base that would have completed a force double play.

(c) The official scorer's judgment must determine whether a run batted in shall be credited for a run that scores when a fielder holds the ball or throws to a wrong base. Ordinarily, if the runner keeps going, the official scorer should credit a run batted in; if the runner stops and takes off again when the runner notices the misplay, the official scorer should credit the run as scored on a fielder's choice.

Two ways to mark an RBI on the Scoresheet:

Write
Write "2RBI" in the top of the block

Put a dot for each RBI in the top right corner of the block
Put a dot for each RBI in the top right corner of the block

2007 Majors Championship Game 

3 RBI.  The three runners batted in on a long double hit by Kyle Davis of the Merritt Island Little League Yankees that started a brief two out rally.  The runners are Jimmy Dixon, Dominick DiPasquale, and Mikey Owens.  The Braves catcher is Nic Smith.  The game is the Majors Championship game on 5/19/2007 at Ron Smith Park.  The Braves won, 15-5.
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May 3 Various Games

Posted by Carla Steinmetz at May 2, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Minor 2 North Mets v Twins
Minor 1 Rockies v Red Sox
Majors Braves v Reds
Majors White Sox v Space Coast Angels

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"Sacrifice Hit" and "Sacrifice Fly"

Posted by Carla Steinmetz at May 2, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

 

A sacrifice hit (also called a sacrifice bunt) is the act of deliberately bunting the ball in a manner that allows a runner on base to advance to another base. The batter is almost always sacrificed (and to a certain degree that is the intent of the hitter) but sometimes reaches base due to an error or fielder's choice. Sometimes the batter may safely reach base by simply outrunning the throw to first; this is not scored as a sacrifice hit but rather a single.

A successful sacrifice hit does not count as an at bat and, unlike a sacrifice fly, does not count during the calculation of on base percentage. However, if the scorer believes that the batter was attempting to bunt for a base hit, and not solely to advance the runners, he is not credited with a sacrifice hit and is charged an at bat.

A batted ball is considered a sacrifice fly if the following four criteria are met:
  • There are fewer than two outs when the ball is hit.
  • The ball is hit to the outfield.
  • The batter is out because an outfielder or an infielder running in the outfield catches the ball (or would have been out if not for an error).
  • A runner who is already on base scores on the play.
As addressed within Rule 10.09(e) of the Official Baseball Rules, a sacrifice fly is not counted as a turn at bat for the batter, though the batter is credited with a run batted in (RBI).

 


Jean-Luc races to first after a bunt


Jesse grabs a bunt as Matthew runs to first

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White Sox - Mickey DeMorat

Posted by Carla Steinmetz at May 2, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
Mickey DeMorat hit the cycle with a single, double, triple, and home run with a total of 4 RBIs. Way to hit, Mickey!
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Yankees - Mason Howat, Michael Maestre, and new homer hitter Josh Beaugrand

Posted by Carla Steinmetz at May 2, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Josh Beaugrand hit a home run tonight (3rd inning).  His first one in Majors. It was a single home run, first pitch.  It was a brand new ball that the ump had given the pitcher.  He went 1 for 4 tonight, but what a way to go for your only hit.  Michael Maestre hit a home run (2nd inning).  His was a single HR.  He also had 3 other singles, going 4 for 4.  He had 2 RBI's.  He also had a SB.  Mason Howat hit a home run (5th inning).  His was a 2 run HR.  He also had a single and strikeout, with a total of 3 RBI's, and 1 SB.  Yankees Rock!