RBIs

Runs Batted In (RBI) is a baseball statistic that credits a batter for driving in a run. A batter earns an RBI whenever a run scores as a direct result of the batter’s action at the plate. Common cases include hitting a base hit that brings in a runner, hitting a home run that scores runners on base (including a grand slam), or a sacrifice fly that allows a run to score. Sacrifice flies count as RBIs, but sacrifice bunts generally do not.

RBIs are used to measure a hitter’s ability to generate runs and are a common metric in evaluating batters and in historical leaderboards. Because RBIs depend on teammates reaching base and the overall batting order, they can be affected by team context and era. The statistic highlights a player’s ability to drive in runs, but it can be influenced by factors beyond the batter’s control, such as teammates’ on-base performance. The all-time RBI leader is commonly cited as Hank Aaron, with Babe Ruth among the top figures. In modern analysis, RBI is often considered alongside on-base and slugging measures, and some critics note that it reflects team context as much as individual run production.