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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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Roberts said Shohei Ohtani, who did not bat when he last pitched, would be in the lineup as hitter and pitcher Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“The plate discipline, being a better hitter … he’s done all that,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Shortstop Jake Waco, who transferred from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame last season, has been effective as a fielder and hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Ohtani, meanwhile, has a whole other full-time job as a dominant hitter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s never good to walk a team’s number-nine hitter, but they did.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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