: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as
a
: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill
b
: a hard-hitting batter in baseball
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The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, when the crowd went into a silent trance that’s normally reserved for events like Wimbledon or the Masters.
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David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The slugger hasn't hit over .200 in a single season since 2019.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Former slugger Andres Galarraga was somewhat similar.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Devers is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday, which has repeatedly been pushed back as the Red Sox slugger works on his swing.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The slugger hasn't hit over .200 in a single season since 2019.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Former slugger Andres Galarraga was somewhat similar.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Devers is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday, which has repeatedly been pushed back as the Red Sox slugger works on his swing.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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