: 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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The Angels designate for assignment veteran slugger Albert Pujols, for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Eight years ago, when the Yankees acquired Giancarlo Stanton, there was the usual parlor game of what Sterling’s home run call would be for the hulking slugger.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Giants walked slugger Junior Caminero to face Aranda, who came in tied for the American League lead with 27 RBIs.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
By the time the top of the fourth inning began, the slugger was replaced by Paul Goldschmidt at first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Eight years ago, when the Yankees acquired Giancarlo Stanton, there was the usual parlor game of what Sterling’s home run call would be for the hulking slugger.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Giants walked slugger Junior Caminero to face Aranda, who came in tied for the American League lead with 27 RBIs.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
By the time the top of the fourth inning began, the slugger was replaced by Paul Goldschmidt at first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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