Batting statistics

in baseball, a four-base hit resulting in a run by the batter

in baseball, hitting the ball into fair territory and safely reaching base without the benefit of an error or fielder's choice

right|thumb|250px|Cincinnati Reds outfielder [[Adam Dunn strikes out swinging.]]In baseball or softball, a strikeout (or strike-out) occurs when a batter accumulates three strikes during a time at bat. It means the batter is out, unless the third strike is not caught by the catcher and the batter reaches first base safely as a result. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters, and is usually denoted by the letter K, or sometimes by the initialism SO. A "strikeout looking"—in which the batter does not swing and the third strike is called by the umpire—may be denoted by a

Statistic used in cricket, baseball, and softball

in baseball, reaching base on four balls

in baseball, a three-base hit

a one-base hit in baseball

baseball event in which the batter is hit by the pitched ball, and is awarded first base

in baseball, a two-base hit

hitting statistic in baseball

measure of baseball player's performance over a season

hitting statistic in baseball

in baseball, a plate appearance not ending in a sacrifice hit, awarded base, or replacement of the batter

in baseball, a player's turn batting

hitting statistic in baseball

expression in baseball to define the threshold of incompetent hitting