switch-hit

American  

[swich-hit] / ˈswɪtʃˈhɪt /

verb (used without object)

Baseball.

switch-hit, switch-hitting

1. to be able to bat from either side of home plate because of the ability to bat both right-handed and left-handed.

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switch-hit British  

verb

1. (intr) baseball to be able to bat either right- or left-handed

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noun

1. cricket a shot in which the batsman jumps through 180 degrees to the opposite side of the wicket before swinging at the ball

Other Word Forms

• switch hitter noun
• switch-hitter noun

Etymology

Origin of switch-hit

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

His positional versatility, switch-hitting abilities, and Gold Glove-caliber defense across the diamond are what club executives treasured most.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The switch-hitting catcher was reinstated Tuesday from his second stint on the seven-day concussion injured list.

From Seattle Times

The switch-hitting Polanco played shortstop early in his career and has played third base.

From Seattle Times

Details: Though it seemed like the Mariners might be done adding to the roster, they made one last somewhat unexpected move by acquiring the switch-hitting Polanco.

From Seattle Times