(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.

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

Alternative spelling of switch-hitter

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

(baseball) A person who can bat either as a right-hander or a left-hander. / (cricket) A batsman who performs switch-hits.

plural of hitter's count

(informal) A powerful and influential person.

Alternative form of heavy hitter

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

Alternative spelling of pinch hitter