Run batted in facts for kids

Albert Pujols is one of the players who has recorded over 2000 runs batted in during his Major League Baseball career.

Runs batted in, often called RBI, is a special statistic used in baseball and softball. It gives credit to a batter when their action helps a teammate score a run. Think of it as getting a point for your team because of what you did at the plate! An RBI shows how well a player helps their team score.

How a Batter Gets an RBI

In Major League Baseball, there are clear rules about when a batter gets an RBI. It's usually when a run scores because of something the batter did.

When an RBI is Credited

A batter gets an RBI for every run that scores in these situations:

• When the batter hits the ball safely, and a runner scores. This includes a home run, which always gives the batter an RBI for themselves and any runners on base.
• When the batter hits a sacrifice bunt or a sacrifice fly. These plays are designed to help a runner score, even if the batter gets out.
• When the batter hits a ground ball that results in an out, but a runner scores from third base. This is called an infield out or fielder's choice.
• When the batter gets a base on balls (a walk) or is hit by a pitched ball, and the bases are loaded. Since there's nowhere for the runner on third base to go, they are forced to score.
• If a runner scores from third base on a play where a fielder makes an error, but the runner would have scored anyway without the error.

When an RBI is Not Credited

There are a few times when a run scores, but the batter does not get an RBI:

• If the batter hits into a double play. This happens when two outs are made on the same play.
• If a fielder makes an error that would have completed a double play. In this case, the batter doesn't get credit for the run.

RBI Leaders in Baseball History

Some players are famous for getting many RBIs throughout their careers. These players are known for their ability to bring runners home and help their teams win games.

Hank Aaron holds the record for the most career RBIs in Major League Baseball.

Hank Aaron is the all-time career leader in RBIs. He had an amazing 2,297 RBIs during his time playing baseball. This shows how consistently he helped his team score runs. Albert Pujols is another player who has reached over 2,000 career RBIs, showing his power and ability to drive in runs.

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  Hank Greenberg, a Hall of Famer and two-time MVP, was known for his powerful hitting.

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