switch-hit
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
noun
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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
Then there’s his switch-hit tool, something the Mariners didn’t even know about until Clase starting swinging from both sides a couple years ago while rehabbing from an injury.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
Jack Jolly, the varsity coach at Dorman, took it as a chance to challenge White, saying he could switch-hit if he really worked at it.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 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
Hagler could box, brawl, switch-hit, punch – and his shaven skull seemed impervious to pain.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 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
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
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
The switch-hitting Polanco played shortstop early in his career and has played third base.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
The switch-hitting outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks was hitless his first four at-bats Saturday night before lining a two-out single to center off Texas Rangers reliever Martín Pérez.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
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