switch hitter

American  

[swich hit-er] / ˈswɪtʃ ˈhɪt ər /

Or switch-hitter

noun

1. Baseball. a batter who can bat both right-handed and left-handed and so is able to bat from either side of home plate.

2. Slang. a bisexual person.

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switch-hitter British  

noun

1. baseball a batsman who can hit either right- or left-handed

2. slang a bisexual person

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Etymology

Origin of switch hitter

First recorded in 1925–30 switch hitter for def. 1, and in 1965–70 switch hitter for def. 2

Example Sentences

Rutschman displayed his power from both sides of the plate as a switch hitter, swatting a combined 27 homers in his first-round matchup on Monday night.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

Pittsburgh and the 28-year-old switch hitter finalized the largest deal in franchise history on Wednesday, a $106.75 million, eight-year contract.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2023

As a switch hitter in a lineup that leans heavily on right-handed hitters, Raleigh could wind up being the Mariners’ regular cleanup hitter in 2023, particularly against right-handed starters.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

Behind them, Drew Millas, a 25-year-old switch hitter, has caught the attention of Manager Dave Martinez.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023

Toro has some value as a utility player and a switch hitter.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2022