In baseball, RBI stands for "runs batted in" and is a statistic that credits a batter for making a play that allows a run to be scored. A player is credited with an RBI anytime a run scores as a result of their at-bat, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. For example, if a batter hits a base hit which allows a teammate on a higher base to reach home and score a run, then the batter gets credited with an RBI. A player can earn an RBI by hitting a single, double, triple, or home run, as well as by being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded or by reaching base on an error or fielders choice with runners on base. RBI is typically used to measure a players offensive production and contributions to their teams scoring.