hitter

British  

/ ˈhɪtə /

noun

1. informal a boxer who has a hard punch rather than skill or finesse

2. a person who hits something

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Example Sentences

There are many heavy hitters still to come, but “Hoppers” feels like the first great animated movie of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Kuriyama held firm that Ohtani could prosper as both a pitcher and hitter at a time that opinion was far from universal.

From Los Angeles Times

“A lot of times, pitchers are guilty of giving hitters too much credit, and hitters are guilty of giving pitchers too much credit,” said Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations.

From Los Angeles Times

Silicon Valley’s heaviest hitters, previously hailed for their asset-light business models and huge cash positions, are now on the hook for billions of dollars to stay competitive in AI.

From Barron's

In the early 20th century, hitters such as Ty Cobb sometimes gripped the bat with their hands spread apart in order to place the ball exactly where they wanted.

From The Wall Street Journal