switch-hit
verb (used without object)
to be able to bat from either side of home plate because of the ability to bat both right-handed and left-handed.
switch-hitting
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present participleof switch-hit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There’s no reason the productive, switch-hitting Tommy Edman should not lead off, with Shohei Ohtani batting second.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Carlos Santana, 39, 1B/DH, 1.1, 39.3: The switch-hitting Santana still has a bit of thunder in his bat as well as an excellent glove — he won a Gold Glove at first base in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
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
Following the scouting reports, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli brought in lefty Steven Okert to force the switch-hitting Raleigh to bat from the right side, which is supposedly his less successful side.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
The same goes for switch-hitting All-Star starting catcher Jonah Heim, center fielder Leody Taveras, starter-reliever Dane Dunning and reliever Josh Sborz after he got the last seven outs of the season.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
