switch-hit
Americanverb (used without object)
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switch-hits,
present (3rd person singular)
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switch-hit,
past participle, past
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switch-hitting
present participle
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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switch-hitsimple
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switch-hitssimple
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have switch-hitperfect
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has switch-hitperfect
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am switch-hittingprogressive
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are switch-hittingprogressive
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is switch-hittingprogressive
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have been switch-hittingperfect progressive
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has been switch-hittingperfect progressive
Past
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switch-hitsimple
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had switch-hitperfect
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was switch-hittingprogressive
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were switch-hittingprogressive
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had been switch-hittingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of switch-hit
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Logan van Beek bowled Root through his legs, as the batter tried a switch-hit.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
Alguacil joked that while he was never a good switch hitter, he switch-hit nonetheless, providing an unusual coaching skill.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2022
The opening partnership was finally broken at 237 when Warner attempted a switch-hit slog sweep, and Burns soon followed him.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2015
Still, there were some memorable moments: Andrew Strauss's career-saver, Tim Southee's career-starter, Ryan Sidebottom's hat-trick and various efforts from Pietersen, all upstaged by the inaugural switch-hit.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 14, 2012
Yeah, Wedge coud have used Jaso earlier on in the 11th inning instead of allowing Justin Smoak to switch-hit against the righty Johnson.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2012
"I wish more power to the players to make as much $$$$ as they can, whilst they can. Keep hitting sixes and switch-hits and growing your bank accounts, dudes!"
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2025
One thing for certain is that England's sweeps, reverse-sweeps, switch-hits, slogs and scoops befuddled the hosts in Hyderabad.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2024
Let me pause for a second to count up how many switch-hits India's batsmen opted to play in these conditions.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 19, 2012
Johnson likes the fact that Lombardozzi switch-hits, which can help him dictate match-up late in games.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2012
After the Arizona lineup turned over and Sheehan retired Ketel Marte and Carroll to get out of the inning, Roberts stuck with the right-hander against switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo and right-handed Nolan Arenado in the seventh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
The switch-hitting catcher was batting left-handed in the first inning when he blasted a 93-mph fastball from Tanner Gordon 422 feet into the upper deck behind right field for home run No. 59.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
The switch-hitting utility man has six sacrifice bunts in his six-year career and has usually hit toward the bottom of the order for the St. Louis Cardinals and Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
In 343 plate appearances, the switch-hitting Polanco produced a .255/.335/.454 slash line with 18 doubles, 14 homers, 48 RBI, 36 walks, 88 strikeouts and 1.5 fWAR.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
Early in his pro career with the struggling club, he tried switch-hitting at Casey Stengel’s suggestion and stuck with it.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
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