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.

Alternative spelling of pinch 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 fourth batter in the batting order, usually a power hitter

(baseball) a batter with a high slugging percentage

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

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.