How to Use switch-hit in a Sentence
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Elly should stop switch-hitting.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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Both switch-hit, but are better from the left side, and have minor league options.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Diekman, a left-hander, was brought in to face the switch-hitting Reynolds.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
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The switch-hitting De La Cruz hit his triple from the right side of the plate.
—Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2023
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His upside is still that of a switch-hitting second baseman with power.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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His addition has made the lineup deeper with a tough, switch-hitting out.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2023
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The switch-hitting shortstop has that much potential.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
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Schmidt threw a sweeper just below the zone, but the switch-hitting Ramírez pulled the pitch to right-field anyway.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Tineo is a switch-hitting shortstop who projects as a plus infield defender.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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The Twins could dangle switch-hitting Willi Castro, who is in his walk year.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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In the batter’s box, though, the switch-hitting catcher has been stuck in a funk since the All-Star break.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
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That brought Santander up as the tying run, and the switch-hitting slugger struck for a three-run home run to tie the game.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
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The switch-hitting demon is always a great card in DD, and this one should be no exception.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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The switch-hitting outfielder has been a beloved figure among both his Orioles teammates and fans.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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The switch-hitting infielder will move around the diamond for the Bats, Krall said.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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Moore is a switch-hitting middle infielder who caught the attention of scouts who showed up to watch other players.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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The deal served as a blow to the Yankees, as the switch-hitting Rutschman was considered a top target.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
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The switch-hitting second baseman isn’t among MLB’s elite home run hitters.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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The Mariners’ lineup featured six of them, along with switch-hitting catcher Cal Raleigh.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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The switch-hitting infielder has three home runs in his last three games after hitting one in 22 games dating to last season.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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At age 17, the switch-hitting Arroyo moved to Florida for his senior year of high school.
—Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023
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The switch-hitting Martian is a work in progress from the right side, and his defense, limited to left field, still leaves a lot to be desired.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Prior to that, the 18-year-old switch-hitting shortstop and leadoff hitter was having an eventful evening.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
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And then the switch-hitting catcher, who has a league-leading 38 home runs after an incredible first half, sent one out our way.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
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Perkins, a 29-year-old switch-hitting outfielder, is expected to platoon in center field.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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The switch-hitting catcher went deep again in the sixth, a solo shot to center field from the right side off lefty reliever Brent Suter.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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With two runners on, José Ramírez — a switch-hitting four-time All-Star — stepped to the plate looking to change the game.
—Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2023
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Young, switch-hitting catchers with power and plate discipline are always intriguing.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Acosta is a switch-hitting shortstop who was acquired from San Diego in the Brandon Drury trade.
—Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2023
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The Orioles would surely need the same to consider trading the switch-hitting Adley Rutschman.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
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