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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When the latter walked out for batting practice on Saturday, McGriff had a question for Jensen, as Anne Rogers of Royals.com noted.
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Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
The bullpens, the lives (live batting practice), then to get out on assignment.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Wilson nearly ready for return A’s rookie superstar Jacob Wilson, who left Tuesday’s game with a left hand contusion and missed the following three contests, took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game and should be ready to return to the lineup this weekend, according to Kotsay.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
The bullpens, the lives (live batting practice), then to get out on assignment.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Wilson nearly ready for return A’s rookie superstar Jacob Wilson, who left Tuesday’s game with a left hand contusion and missed the following three contests, took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game and should be ready to return to the lineup this weekend, according to Kotsay.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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