: 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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The Sox still haven’t learned their lesson, as evidenced by the recent separation with Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers right-hander gave up three walks and two hits, including a grand slam to Guardians slugger Kyle Manzardo, before he was lifted after 23 pitches.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The Orioles added sluggers Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward in the offseason to complement a lineup that includes Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, Jackson Holliday and others.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
The slugger is continuing his regular maintenance in order to play through elbow inflammation — or tennis elbow — in both arms.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers right-hander gave up three walks and two hits, including a grand slam to Guardians slugger Kyle Manzardo, before he was lifted after 23 pitches.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The Orioles added sluggers Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward in the offseason to complement a lineup that includes Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, Jackson Holliday and others.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
The slugger is continuing his regular maintenance in order to play through elbow inflammation — or tennis elbow — in both arms.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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