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
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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.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The switch-hitter has started six games at second base and two at shortstop.
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C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But, the specifics of the procedure and a timetable for the switch-hitter’s return were not known.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
But, the specifics of the procedure and a timetable for the switch-hitter's return were not known Tuesday.
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The switch-hitter has started six games at second base and two at shortstop.
—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But, the specifics of the procedure and a timetable for the switch-hitter’s return were not known.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
But, the specifics of the procedure and a timetable for the switch-hitter's return were not known Tuesday.
—
CBS News,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for switch-hitter
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“Switch-hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hitter. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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