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
Raleigh broke New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle’s record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season.
—
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Until yesterday, that was the standalone record for homers by a switch-hitter.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The switch-hitter out of San Diego State (65th over pick in 2023) is slashing .232/.315/.392 with 14 homers and six doubles in 115 games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The Cubs signed the switch-hitter to a major-league contract Monday as teams were allowed to expand their rosters to 28 players.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for switch-hitter
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Until yesterday, that was the standalone record for homers by a switch-hitter.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The switch-hitter out of San Diego State (65th over pick in 2023) is slashing .232/.315/.392 with 14 homers and six doubles in 115 games.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The Cubs signed the switch-hitter to a major-league contract Monday as teams were allowed to expand their rosters to 28 players.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for switch-hitter
Cite this Entry
“Switch-hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hitter. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share