What is Run batted in?
'''Runs batted in''' or '''RBI''' is a [[statistic]] used in [[baseball]] and [[softball]] to credit a batter when the outcome of his [[at bat]] results in a [[run (baseball)|run]] being scored, except in certain situations such as when an [[error (baseball)|error]] is made on the play. ==Major League Baseball Rules== The official rulebook of [[Major League Baseball]] states in Rule 10.04: {{quote|(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) 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<br> :(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 (baseball)|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.}} {{sport-stub}} [[Category:Baseball statistics]]