slugger

[ sluhg-er ]

noun

1. a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.
2. Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.

slugger

/ ˈslʌɡə /

noun

1. (esp in boxing, baseball, etc) a person who strikes hard

Word History and Origins

Origin of slugger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; slug ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The slugger underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair the tear, the team said, and “is expected to be ready” for spring training in February.

From Los Angeles Times

Second, for all the Yankees’ bluster Tuesday — they pounded out nine hits with three home runs — their best slugger still isn’t slugging.

From Los Angeles Times

The situation is a bit different for Aaron Judge — not the record-setting Yankees slugger, but the Dodgers fan who served in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The overarching conclusion is that Judge is the premier slugger in the AL and it will be difficult getting him out.

From Los Angeles Times

And the Yankees slugger’s biggest games against L.A. came this year.

From Los Angeles Times

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