hitter

/ ˈhɪtə /

noun

1. informal.
   a boxer who has a hard punch rather than skill or finesse
2. a person who hits something

Example Sentences

While no designated hitter had ever before won an MVP, Ohtani’s award was not a surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

Bregman is a pull hitter who benefited from the friendly confines of Minute Maid Park.

From Los Angeles Times

The 30-year-old is a rare 'two-way' player, able to compete at the highest level as both a hitter and a pitcher, but did not pitch during 2024 after having elbow surgery.

From BBC

And Aaron Judge, widely considered the best hitter in the game, has epitomized their performance by being just awful, going one for 12 with seven strikeouts.

From Los Angeles Times

A bigger concern for the Dodgers was when designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left the field in some pain after injuring his left shoulder during a failed stolen base attempt in the seventh inning.

From BBC