: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as
a
: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill
b
: a hard-hitting batter in baseball
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Notably, this brings the true cost of bringing Bellinger back for next season above the cost for franchise slugger Aaron Judge.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Former White Sox slugger and Peoria native Jim Thome was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Witt finished among the best sluggers in the league.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
In August 2022, Gore was a part of a monstrous package the San Diego Padres sent to the Nationals in exchange for superstar slugger Juan Soto.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Former White Sox slugger and Peoria native Jim Thome was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Witt finished among the best sluggers in the league.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
In August 2022, Gore was a part of a monstrous package the San Diego Padres sent to the Nationals in exchange for superstar slugger Juan Soto.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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