It means Base on Balls, which is a way of describing a walk. Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres was the Base on Balls leader in 2022. A walk, as all fans know, is the play that occurs when a batter is pitched four balls outside of the strike zone, allowing them to take a free base.
It's occasionally used as an acronym for basketball and bye-bye. More commonly, however, bb is short for baby as an affectionate term used of lovers, partners, friends, and even pets. Fans on social media may even gush over their idols by referring to them as bb.
You might be familiar with the term Black Belt in the context of the martial arts. In the context of Six Sigma, though, achieving a ranking of Black Belt, or BB, connotes a level of success and competency. Within the BB ranking, there are levels, or dans, that indicate additional training and expertise.
Why is “BB” Also Called a Walk? The reason “BB” is called a walk is due to the batter being walked by the pitcher. “BB” stands for Base on Balls. After being thrown four balls by the pitcher, the batter earns himself a Base on Balls (BB) and is now a baserunner on 1st base.
BB - Basketball | AcronymFinder.
Receiving a base on balls does not count as a hit or an at bat for a batter but does count as a time on base and a plate appearance. Therefore, a base on balls does not affect a player's batting average, but it can increase his on-base percentage.
BB (position) - blocking back (in the single wing).
Definition. A walk (or base on balls) occurs when a pitcher throws four pitches out of the strike zone, none of which are swung at by the hitter. After refraining from swinging at four pitches out of the zone, the batter is awarded first base. In the scorebook, a walk is denoted by the letters BB.
BB means Bead and Breakfast, which is the most common meal basis encountered in hotels.
Walk Rate (BB%)
Walk rate represents the frequency with which a pitcher walks hitters, as determined by total walks divided by total batters faced. It's an important tool for assessing a pitcher's capabilities and perhaps the most important in judging a pitcher's tendency to walk batters.
BB also means "Basketball."
A bundle branch block (BBB) is when something blocks or disrupts the electrical signal that causes your heart to beat. This block leads to an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart's tissue sends electrical impulses that travel through pathways called bundle branches.
BB is an acronym that means "bye bye" and is a quick way of saying "bye" to someone online or via text.
AB/HR - At-Bats per Home Run. AB/RBI - At-Bats per Runs Batted In. AO - Fly Outs. AVG - Batting Average. BB - Bases on Balls (Walks)
BB – Bases on Balls: The number of times a player is 'walked' or awarded first base after four balls are thrown during an at-bat. SO – Strikeouts: The number of times a player strikes out while at bat. SB – Bases Stolen: The total number of bases a player has stolen as a baserunner.
Walks per nine innings tells us how many walks a given pitcher allows per nine innings pitched -- using the formula walks divided by innings times nine.
B. back. Any position not typically aligned on the line of scrimmage (exception: defensive linemen are off the line in Canadian rules, but are not backs). Offensively: running back, tailback, quarterback, halfback, flankerback, fullback, and wingback.
Batters faced is simply a count of the number of total plate appearances against a certain pitcher or team.
Definition. K/BB ratio tells us how many strikeouts a pitcher records for each walk he allows. The number is found simply by dividing a pitcher's total number of strikeouts by his total number of walks. It's an essential tool for evaluating pitchers.
Definition. Total bases refer to the number of bases gained by a batter through his hits. A batter records one total base for a single, two total bases for a double, three total bases for a triple and four total bases for a home run.
Interjection. men ☕ (Internet slang, derogatory, sometimes offensive) Expresses disdain for male behavior, particularly toxic masculinity.
Terms like "best before" and "better if used by/before" are freshness dates. It tells you how long the product will be at its best flavor and quality. Baked goods, cereals, snacks, frozen entrees and some canned food will have freshness dating. The food is safe to eat after this date.
B is an affectionate term for a loved one. It is often times used to address a homie, ya girl, or ya moms.
BB – Barbell. BJO – Box Jump Over. BJSD – Box Jump Step Down.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private organization that provides the public with information on businesses and charities. It also handles consumer complaints about firms. The nonprofit bureau has developed a rating system for businesses based on a scale of A+ to F.