S2: EP3: What Makes a Quality At-Bat?

Send us Fan Mail What Actually Makes a Quality At-Bat? A Beginner’s Guide Most new baseball fans know when a player gets a hit—but what about the at-bats that don’t end with one? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down what actually makes a quality at-bat, from working deep counts and fouling off tough pitches to drawing walks and moving runners. Sometimes the most important plate appearances don’t show up in the box score, and once you know what to look for, every game becomes mo...