Definitions of slugger
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a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
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(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
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bunter
a batter who bunts
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designated hitter
a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher
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pinch hitter
(baseball) a substitute for the regular batter
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switch-hitter
a baseball player who can bat either right or left handed
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whiffer
a batter who strikes out by swinging at and missing the third strike
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type of:
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ballplayer, baseball player
an athlete who plays baseball
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