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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The switch-hitting Polanco also carries a heavy burden on offense, potentially as the cleanup hitter behind Lindor, Soto and Bichette.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Roberts said the switch-hitting Freeland is expected to get the lion’s share of playing time at second base, particularly against right-handed pitching.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
When the switch-hitting Polanco is in the lineup as a DH, first base will be manned by Mark Vientos, a former third baseman, and Baty, who came up as a third baseman, then played second and third, and will now play primarily first base and right field this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The Cubs also could give some at-bats in right to Matt Shaw and potentially the switch-hitting Dylan Carlson or Chas McCormick if either makes the team.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Roberts said the switch-hitting Freeland is expected to get the lion’s share of playing time at second base, particularly against right-handed pitching.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
When the switch-hitting Polanco is in the lineup as a DH, first base will be manned by Mark Vientos, a former third baseman, and Baty, who came up as a third baseman, then played second and third, and will now play primarily first base and right field this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The Cubs also could give some at-bats in right to Matt Shaw and potentially the switch-hitting Dylan Carlson or Chas McCormick if either makes the team.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Switch-hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hit. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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