as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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Recent Examples of pinch hitter
After pinch hitter Max Muncy was walked intentionally to load the bases with one out, Michael Conforto put the Dodgers up 6-5 with a walk against left-hander Tim Hill.
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
The Royals added another run in the seventh on a walk, sacrifice and RBI triple from pinch hitter RJ De La Rosa Noel Moreno pitched well for Venice, allowing only an unearned run until leaving the game in the seventh.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
And in true fashion, Angels World Series MVP Troy Glaus made a surprise cameo as a pinch hitter.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Roger Clemens first came off the bench for the Astros (to bunt as a pinch hitter) and then out of the bullpen (for the first time in 21 years) to toss the final three scoreless innings for Houston.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
The Royals added another run in the seventh on a walk, sacrifice and RBI triple from pinch hitter RJ De La Rosa Noel Moreno pitched well for Venice, allowing only an unearned run until leaving the game in the seventh.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
And in true fashion, Angels World Series MVP Troy Glaus made a surprise cameo as a pinch hitter.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Roger Clemens first came off the bench for the Astros (to bunt as a pinch hitter) and then out of the bullpen (for the first time in 21 years) to toss the final three scoreless innings for Houston.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
Noun
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Kepler’s in-house replacement would be Justin Crawford, the 21-year-old outfield prospect who is slashing .332/.408/.435 with 26 steals at Triple A.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Even before releasing Tucker, the Ravens drafted his possible replacement in April, selecting Tyler Loop out of Arizona in the sixth round.—
Brian Wacker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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There is no substitute for these resources – not from philanthropy, industry or states.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Disappointed that there was no face-to-face meeting; phone conversations are a substitute.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Jordan Mason was also acquired in an offseason trade to be the team's backup running back.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The interchange at Route 15 and Interstate 91 sees among the worst backups in the state, in both directions.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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