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9.04 Runs Batted In
A run batted in is a statistic credited to a batter whose action at bat
causes one or more runs to score, as set forth in this Rule 9.04.
(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 9.04(b) (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
(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.
(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.

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If a batter didn't put the ball in play how could it be a run batted in? (emphasis intended)

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25 minutes ago, Kevin_K said:

If a batter didn't put the ball in play how could it be a run batted in? (emphasis intended)

That would make sense, but this:

(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

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4 minutes ago, Kevin_K said:

@basejester  That wasn't an option in the OP.

The point was that we can't derive the score keeping rule by inferring from the literal meaning of Run Batted In.

  

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1 minute ago, basejester said:

The point was that we can't derive the score keeping rule by inferring from the literal meaning of Run Batted In.

  

I get that, but the OP was asking about situations that had nothing to do with the batter.

My response was a Socratic attempt to examine the OP from a practical viewpoint.


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