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

Except Ramírez, 22, has looked so polished as a switch-hitter, and so smooth as an infielder, that the club hasn’t sent him back to Des Moines. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 July 2026

The veteran switch-hitter was signed to a minor-league deal last month and called up on July 8. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

The team had signed the 27-year-old switch-hitter as a depth option, hoping a change of scenery would reignite his career after a significant decline since his impressive 2021 season. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Batting from the right side against reliever Grant Wolfram with the bases loaded and one out, the switch-hitter sent a line drive to center field that scored Victor Robles and Colt Emerson. — ABC News, 17 June 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