If you are up to bat and you get walked and the bases are loaded, will you get an RBI because a run ultimately scores?
2006-06-13 11:47:58 · 7 answers · asked by blindin02 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A walk doesn't count as an "at bat" so it is neutral with respect to the batting average. However, if you walk and a run scores because the bases were loaded, you still get credit for an RBI. So in this scenario, you can get an RBI even though you didn't have an official "at bat."
Clear as mud?
2006-06-13 11:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by lmnop 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes a walk does increase your on-base average becuase you do technically arrive on base. However it does not increase your hitting percentage. You do also get an RBI if you are walked in a bases loaded situation. It in fact took your hitting eye/patience to draw the walk thus you are credited for the run brought in (rbi).
2006-06-13 18:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Eric K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not get credit for an rbi, no it does not affect your batting average and yes it does help your on base percentage
2006-06-13 18:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by drunkbomber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do get credit for the RBI. If a batter gets a walk, it is not considered an at bat. So it shouldn't factor into any average.
2006-06-13 18:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by CaptainJack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A WALK DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR BATTING AVERAGE BUT DOES AFFECT YOUR ON BASE PERCENTAGE AND IF U GET ON BASE WITH BASES LOADED U DO GET A RBI
2006-06-14 00:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by bugeli10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flat earth said it best...walks count toward your on base percentage and it scores you an RBI but doesn't count at all toward your batting average (obviously).
2006-06-15 12:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by catkinso3201 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A walk increases your OBP. Yes, you get an RBI if you walk with the bases loaded.
2006-06-13 18:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by theflatearth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋