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The Mets could have intentionally walked Hoerner, a very good contact hitter, to set up the double play, but opted to have Kimbrel pitch to him instead.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Arraez made his debut in 2019, which, somewhat serendipitously, was the same year that Hall of Fame contact hitter Ichiro Suzuki played his final game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
That would definitely include Robbins, a fearless contact hitter who can also play all three outfield positions but probably will start in center or right.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
The 17-year-old projects as a contact hitter with good plate discipline.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Arraez made his debut in 2019, which, somewhat serendipitously, was the same year that Hall of Fame contact hitter Ichiro Suzuki played his final game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
That would definitely include Robbins, a fearless contact hitter who can also play all three outfield positions but probably will start in center or right.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
The 17-year-old projects as a contact hitter with good plate discipline.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Contact hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contact%20hitter. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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