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slugger

American  
[sluhg-er] / ˈslʌg ər /

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 British  
/ ˈslʌɡə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of slugger

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

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Mike Piazza, the slugger expensively coached from boyhood in the modern manner, saw “the silver spoons of his youth smelted into the first of ten consecutive Silver Slugger awards.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Venezuelan aces and sluggers simply played better than their American counterparts.

From Salon

The Italians greeted their sluggers with an Armani jacket and a shot of dugout espresso.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was one of the greatest collections of sluggers ever assembled.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Dodgers right-hander gave up three walks and two hits, including a grand slam to Guardians slugger Kyle Manzardo, before he was lifted after 23 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times

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