switch hitter

or switch-hit·ter

[ swich hit-er ]

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. Pat Venditte rule def.
2. Slang. a bisexual person.

switch-hitter

noun

1. baseball a batsman who can hit either right- or left-handed
2. slang.
   a bisexual person

Word History and Origins

Origin of switch hitter¹

First recorded in 1925–30 switch hitter fordef 1, and in 1965–70 switch hitter fordef 2

Example Sentences

He was the squatty switch hitter with the ’50s flattop crewcut, the guy in the dirty uniform who ran hard to first base on walks, slid headfirst, signed autographs without hesitation and was a charming, engaging storyteller.

From Los Angeles Times

Jorge Polanco looked like the ideal fit coming into the season — a switch hitter with a veteran presence who could offer some protection for Rodriguez.

From Seattle Times

“I was a switch hitter,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Rutschman hit 21 left-handed, and the switch hitter then turned around to the right side and hit six more right-handed during a 30-second bonus round.

From Washington Times

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