Alternative spelling of switch-hitter

In baseball, a batter who lacks power, usually hits bloop singles, and would have a low slugging percentage.

(baseball) A substitute batter; one who pinch-hits. / (cricket) An aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket.

(baseball) A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation for the duration of a baseball game.

(informal) A powerful and influential person.

plural of hitter's count

(baseball) A player with a favorable batting average who is especially good at hitting the ball deep into the outfield or farther.

Alternative form of heavy hitter

(baseball) A count favourable to the batter, in which there are more balls than strikes, especially a 3-0, 3-1, or 2-0 count.

(baseball) The first hitter in the batting order, who faces the first pitch of the game. / (baseball) The first hitter of any given inning.