Aug 02 2009
The Rulebook: Is A Walk An Official At-Bat?
Is a walk considered an official at-bat, or just a plate appearance?
A walk is not considered an official at-bat, but it is a plate appearance. Since it is not an official at-bat, it does not factor into figuring batting average.
Section 10 of Baseball’s Official Rules Book states that no time at-bat shall be charged when a player: a) hits a sacrifice bunt or sacrifice fly; b) is awarded first base on four called balls; c) is hit by a pitched ball; or d) is awarded first base because of interference or obstruction.
