switch-hit

verb

ˈswich-ˈhit 

switch-hit; switch-hitting

intransitive verb

: to bat right-handed against a left-handed pitcher and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher in baseball

Examples of switch-hit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Astros’ Christian Vázquez, the Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe, the Mets’ Luis Torrens and the Athletics’ switch-hitting Jonah Heim could be platoon options. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

On Sunday, June 21, the Chicago White Sox promoted switch-hitting outfielder, Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

After the Arizona lineup turned over and Sheehan retired Ketel Marte and Carroll to get out of the inning, Roberts stuck with the right-hander against switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo and right-handed Nolan Arenado in the seventh. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026

But the switch-hitting catcher has taken his game to another level over the past month since taking over full-time behind the plate for Miami. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from switch-hitter

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above