Read the story and answer the question.

Eddie and his friends were on a baseball team. He loved to play second baseman on his team. When the other team was up to bat, he was ready by his base. He could catch a fly ball easily.

One day, he hurt his ear when the ball clipped by it. Eddie heard the ball whizzing by him. It stung him, but he was able to catch it with his right hand. The player was out!

What is the meaning of the word bat in the story?