RBI
noun
plural RBIs or RBI
: a run in baseball that is driven in by a batter
also
: official credit to a batter for driving in a run
led the league in RBIs
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His power numbers dropped dramatically last season, from 40 homers and 120 RBI in 2024 to 12 and 54 last season, primarily at Triple A Jacksonville.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
There were also 15 individual records, including five by relief pitcher Larry Hicks, and three each by outfield Kevin Romine and third baseman Chris Johnston (team-leading eight home runs and 48 RBI).
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Others, however, still expect a demand shortfall which will require the RBI to step in again.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Slugger Tyler Minick, who led the Big East with 22 homers and was second with 74 RBI, is back and will play center field, possibly right.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
There were also 15 individual records, including five by relief pitcher Larry Hicks, and three each by outfield Kevin Romine and third baseman Chris Johnston (team-leading eight home runs and 48 RBI).
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Others, however, still expect a demand shortfall which will require the RBI to step in again.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Slugger Tyler Minick, who led the Big East with 22 homers and was second with 74 RBI, is back and will play center field, possibly right.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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“RBI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RBI. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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