RISP

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RISP
Stands forRunners in scoring position
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RISP stands for Runners in scoring position, a baseball abbreviation.

Situation with runners on second or third base, from where a single can usually score them. Batting average with RISP is a popular, if noisy, measure of clutch hitting.

Example: The Mariners went 2-for-11 with RISP and stranded nine runners.

Usage notes

Broadcasts and box scores often show team totals as "2-for-11 with RISP". Research suggests that hitting with RISP is not a stable skill separate from overall hitting ability, so streaks tend not to last. Pronounced as letters or "risp".

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  • QS – Quality start
  • R – Runs
  • RBI – Run batted in
  • RF – Right fielder
  • RHP – Right-handed pitcher
  • RP – Relief pitcher
  • SABR – Society for American Baseball Research
  • SAC – Sacrifice bunt
  • SB – Stolen base
  • SF – Sacrifice fly
  • SHO – Shutout

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