switch-hit

verb 2noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To bat both left and right-handed.

His ability to switch-hit left the manager with a tough decision whether to bring in a left-handed or a right-handed relief pitcher.

2

To face the bowler with a left or right-handed batting stance, and then switch to the opposite stance as the ball is bowled.

noun

1

An instance of switch-hitting.

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