: 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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But the Sox also hope that Nishida’s presence can help slugger Munetaka Murakami get more comfortable in the clubhouse, being able to talk to a teammate in Japanese.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The left-handed slugger went 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs in an 11-8 win against Vista Murrieta.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Getty Images The right-handed slugger immediately made an impact, winning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1978 after hitting 23 home runs in just 89 games.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Nishida joins slugger Munetaka Murakami on the White Sox roster, as two players of Japanese descent.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The left-handed slugger went 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs in an 11-8 win against Vista Murrieta.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Getty Images The right-handed slugger immediately made an impact, winning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1978 after hitting 23 home runs in just 89 games.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Nishida joins slugger Munetaka Murakami on the White Sox roster, as two players of Japanese descent.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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