switch-hit
verb
switch-hit; switch-hitting
: to bat right-handed against a left-handed pitcher and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher in baseball
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Bellinger would surely take over everyday reps in place of the switch-hitting Domínguez, who has had a strong overall season (.247 batting average, six home runs, 25 RBIs) but has especially been good hitting lefty (.854 OPS).
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The club decided to proceed with Jake Mangrum, a switch-hitting outfielder, rather than keep the left-handed hitting bat of Simpson.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Boston will load up with right-handed hitters against the southpaw, with seven righties total including Rob Refsnyder batting cleanup and the switch-hitting Nick Sogard playing first base.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
The switch-hitting shortstop has gained a national profile with his considerable skills.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The club decided to proceed with Jake Mangrum, a switch-hitting outfielder, rather than keep the left-handed hitting bat of Simpson.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Boston will load up with right-handed hitters against the southpaw, with seven righties total including Rob Refsnyder batting cleanup and the switch-hitting Nick Sogard playing first base.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
The switch-hitting shortstop has gained a national profile with his considerable skills.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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“Switch-hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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