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switch-hit
[swich-hit]
verb (used without object)
to be able to bat from either side of home plate because of the ability to bat both right-handed and left-handed.
switch-hit
verb
(intr) baseball to be able to bat either right- or left-handed
noun
cricket a shot in which the batsman jumps through 180 degrees to the opposite side of the wicket before swinging at the ball
Other Word Forms
- switch hitter noun
- switch-hitter noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of switch-hit1
Example Sentences
His positional versatility, switch-hitting abilities, and Gold Glove-caliber defense across the diamond are what club executives treasured most.
The switch-hitting utility man has six sacrifice bunts in his six-year career and has usually hit toward the bottom of the order for the St. Louis Cardinals and Dodgers.
The switch-hitting catcher was reinstated Tuesday from his second stint on the seven-day concussion injured list.
The switch-hitting Polanco played shortstop early in his career and has played third base.
Details: Though it seemed like the Mariners might be done adding to the roster, they made one last somewhat unexpected move by acquiring the switch-hitting Polanco.
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