Yes, bats is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

2. Wink briefly

3. Have a turn at bat

4. Use a bat

5. Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Adjective

1. Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

Noun

1. Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

2. (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit

3. A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash

4. The club used in playing cricket

5. A club used for hitting a ball in various games