contact hitter

noun

: a hitter in baseball who seldom strikes out

Examples of contact hitter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Doughty, a 2022 67th overall draft pick and standout collegiate contact hitter from LSU, was recently released by Toronto after failing to find his footing professionally amidst a depth shuffle. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Mattingly considered batting Arraez in the leadoff spot but ultimately decided to put slugger Kyle Schwarber at the top of the lineup and Arraez in the cleanup role, which is not typical for a contact hitter. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Arraez gives Philly an elite contact hitter Arraez comes to the Phillies from the San Francisco Giants, and he’ll be expected to create RBI opportunities for sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

The 2025 20th-rounder who signed for $337,500 has always been a solid contact hitter, but his power has exploded this season. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for contact hitter

• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• quitter
• ritter
• splitter