switch hitter

American  

[swich hit-er] / ˈswɪtʃ ˈhɪt ər /

Or switch-hitter

noun

1. Baseball. a batter who can bat both right-handed and left-handed and so is able to bat from either side of home plate.

2. Slang. a bisexual person.

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switch-hitter British  

noun

1. baseball a batsman who can hit either right- or left-handed

2. slang a bisexual person

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Etymology

Origin of switch hitter

First recorded in 1925–30 switch hitter for def. 1, and in 1965–70 switch hitter for def. 2

Example Sentences

Rutschman hit 21 left-handed, and the switch hitter then turned around to the right side and hit six more right-handed during a 30-second bonus round.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

Pittsburgh and the 28-year-old switch hitter finalized the largest deal in franchise history on Wednesday, a $106.75 million, eight-year contract.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023

García, a left-handed hitter, and Ruiz, a switch hitter, would be more logical options if Martinez wants to have a lefty behind Alex Call or Thomas.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Veteran switch hitter Carlos Santana is expected to serve as the designated hitter for all three games.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Veteran switch hitter Carlos Santana is expected to serve as the designated hitter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022