switch-hitter

noun

switch-hit·​ter ˈswich-ˈhi-tər 

1

: a baseball player who switch-hits

2

slang : bisexual

3

: one that is flexible or adaptable

especially : a person who can work equally well in either of two jobs or capacities

Examples of switch-hitter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But, the specifics of the procedure and a timetable for the switch-hitter’s return were not known. —Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Wagner will hit fifth, between first baseman Gavin Sheets and left fielder Samad Taylor, Song will bat ninth and switch-hitter Bryce Johnson will get the start in right field over Jase Bowen and bat seventh against Reds right-hander Chase Burns. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Happ became the 37th Cubs player to each 1,000 hits — and the second Chicago switch-hitter to accomplish the feat — with a double to right in the fourth. —CBS News, 3 June 2026

If the Brewers need more offense to win the NL Central and advance in the playoffs, calling up the switch-hitter would be enticing. —Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for switch-hitter

• embitter
• emitter
• obiter
• outfitter
• remitter
• submitter
• transmitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter

Kids Definition

switch-hitter

noun

switch-hit·​ter

-ˌhit-ər

: a baseball player who can bat either left-handed or right-handed