slugger

noun slug·ger \ ˈslə-gər \

Definition of slugger

: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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For former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, the retail crisis isn’t such a bad thing.

— jaclyn gallucci, Fortune, "Alex Rodriguez Wants to Open UFC Gyms at Shuttered Shopping Centers," 9 Aug. 2017
The bet here is that everything is about to click into place for the 22-year-old slugger, and that the Cubs will get a chance to defend their title in October.

— SI.com, "Kyle Schwarber and a revitalized rotation will lead the Cubs to the NL Central title," 19 July 2017
Sports Baseball’s Eyes Are on Aaron Judge—Robert O’Connell examines the staying power of the New York Yankees’ star rookie slugger.

— the editors, The Atlantic, "The Atlantic’s Week in Culture," 14 July 2017
So far, the counterstrategies usually deployed on young sluggers—pitch them inside, throw breaking balls out of the strike zone—

— robert o'connell, The Atlantic, "Baseball’s Eyes Are on Aaron Judge," 10 July 2017
A replica Home Run Derby jersey of Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton goes for about $180 at the 2017 MLB All-Star FanFest on Miami Beach.

— george richards, miamiherald, "Miami All-Star gear is plentiful and fashionable (but not all that cheap)," 9 July 2017
Giancarlo Stanton, the statuesque slugger for the Miami Marlins, just became larger than life.

— clark spencer, miamiherald, "Giancarlo Stanton is now the size of a skyscraper — literally," 5 July 2017
The girl is being sidelined through July 11 by a giant silhouette of Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton swinging a bat to highlight the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

— craig davis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Giant Giancarlo Stanton silhouette highlights Miami skyline for All-Star Week," 5 July 2017
Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton will defend his title, as will Miami teammate Justin Bour.

— mark heim, AL.com, "Watch Georgia's Jacob Eason deliver perfect pass to receiver on jet ski," 3 July 2017

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First Known Use of slugger

1877

SLUGGER Defined for English Language Learners

slugger

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Definition of slugger for English Language Learners

: a boxer who punches hard
baseball : a batter who hits many home runs

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slugger

noun slug·ger \ ˈslə-gər \

Definition of slugger for Students

:a boxer or baseball batter who hits hard

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