: 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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What was once a rarity is now a part of the slugger’s routine.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 May 2026
One torrid slugger cannot carry it every night.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2026
Mejia got Trea Turner to fly out to right, struck out dangerous slugger Kyle Schwarber, and induced Bryce Harper to ground out to second baseman Edouard Julien to secure his second save of the season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The veteran slugger has a decent matchup and outstanding park factors today.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 May 2026
One torrid slugger cannot carry it every night.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2026
Mejia got Trea Turner to fly out to right, struck out dangerous slugger Kyle Schwarber, and induced Bryce Harper to ground out to second baseman Edouard Julien to secure his second save of the season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The veteran slugger has a decent matchup and outstanding park factors today.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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