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Definition of "hitter" []

  • One who hits or strikes something. (noun)
  • Baseball A batter. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "hitter" in a sentence
  • "How good a hitter is the Mets 'Mike Piazza, who has spent his entire career in pitchers' parks?"
  • "Crowe, a switch-hitter, is an all-around athlete with excellent speed who can play all three outfield positions."
  • "Colorado's hottest hitter is shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who hit .254 and slugged .489 in the first half but hit .342 and slugged .619 after the All-Star break."