hitter
noun
in baseball and cricket, a player whose main skill is hitting the ball or who hits the ball in a specified way.
hitters
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pluralof hitter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Most hitters are so protective over their swing and their setup,” Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Ohtani threw 30 pitches in a live batting-practice session Saturday at Dodger Stadium, marking his first time facing hitters since his last start on July 3.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
It’s a bit slower, at just under 95 mph, but it features a devastatingly sharp, late break away from right-handed hitters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
It was his fastball that kept getting hitters out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
They both came out of the bakery waving their arms like home- run hitters.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
