A sacrifice bunt does not count against a player's batting average or on-base percentage, as the decision to sacrifice often isn't made by the player. ... However, if the sacrifice bunt attempt turns into a single, the batter is simply credited with a hit and no sacrifice is given.

Is a bunt considered a hit?

A batter may also bunt for a base hit. This is not a sacrifice play, because the batter is trying to reach base safely, without any intention of advancing a runner. A batter may try to bunt for a base hit while there are runners on base. ... If successful, the bunt is scored as a hit single.

What type of hit is a bunt?

A sacrifice hit (also known as a sacrifice bunt, and abbreviated SH) is credited to a batter who successfully advances one or more runners by bunting the ball for an out, or who would have been put out but for an error or unsuccessful fielder's choice.