at-bats

"He takes quality at-bats, which is what everybody is trying to do, but he does it more consistently than almost anyone," Garrido said.

The Seattle Times 2011

Not until ‘48, with McCarthy—and presumably his influences—long gone, did Priddy really start hitting the Yankees; from ‘48 through ‘51, he batted .311 over 336 at-bats, which is particularly impressive considering the Yankees were obviously the best team in the league, winning three World Series in those years.

ROB NEYER’S BIG BOOK OF BASEBALL LEGENDS ROB NEYER 2008

"All I can control is having good at-bats, trying to hit the ball hard and hoping it finds some holes."

An Increasingly Unlikely Feat Daniel Barbarisi 2011

"To beat one of the best closers in the game, at their field, down two runs, ninth inning, it's unbelievable," said Figgins, who had not been on base in 12 at-bats until the ninth-inning walk.

Angels win in stunning fashion, head to ALCS 2009

Now, they can bring up limitless video clips of at-bats and pitching performances, and view what they see in the context of data crunched by the Yankees' quantitative analysis department, which uses the numbers to find new ways to identify undervalued players.

How the Yankees Play the Market Daniel Barbarisi 2011

Through Wednesday, Bay was hitless in his last 23 at-bats, a career-long slump.

Niese Dazzles, Helps Mets Top Brewers Brian Costa 2011

Just to have good at-bats and make (the roster decision) tough on them.

Impressive spring boosts Cubs rookie Tyler Colvin 2010

Four hits in five at-bats, bringing Jeter's average from an abysmal .221 to a respectable .257.

Jeter Tallies Four Hits in Win Daniel Barbarisi 2011

Matsui had a .244 average with three RBI in 45 career at-bats against Martinez, including the postseason, but had taken him deep twice.

Matsui makes most of 3 starts, wins Series MVP 2009

Tejada entered Monday's game hitting .321 through 78 at-bats—a huge jump from his .213 average while playing for the Mets last season.

Tejada Earns a Long Look From Collins Chris Herring 2011