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

Though the Dodgers’ slugger is expected to be in the lineup for the start of the team’s 2025 season — which will kick off with two games in Japan against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome — the two-way star was already uncertain to return to the mound by then after his Tommy John revision surgery last year.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The Angels made the first trade of the offseason Thursday, acquiring slugger Jorge Soler for underachieving starting pitcher Griffin Canning.

From Los Angeles Times

Struggling Yankees slugger Aaron Judge capped the rally with an RBI single to left after walking, getting hit by a pitch, reaching on an error and flying out to center field in his first four plate appearances.

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

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