switch-hitter
noun
switch-hit·ter
ˈswich-ˈhi-tər 
1
: a baseball player who switch-hits
2
slang
: bisexual
3
: one that is flexible or adaptable
especially
: a person who can work equally well in either of two jobs or capacities
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Breaking down the starting lineup McCullough deployed four left-handed hitters, plus switch-hitter and leadoff man Xavier Edwards, in his Opening Day lineup to counter Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The switch-hitter with the contagious smile put his hand on his heart and tipped his helmet, acknowledging the crowd … before promptly hitting a single to right and finding himself on first base.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Eddie Murray, April 7, 1977: The switch-hitter fanned his first time up, batting fifth against Texas Rangers right-hander and future HOFer Bert Blyleven.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic becomes Rule 5 eligible after this season, so now is prime time for the Tigers to move him.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The switch-hitter with the contagious smile put his hand on his heart and tipped his helmet, acknowledging the crowd … before promptly hitting a single to right and finding himself on first base.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Eddie Murray, April 7, 1977: The switch-hitter fanned his first time up, batting fifth against Texas Rangers right-hander and future HOFer Bert Blyleven.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic becomes Rule 5 eligible after this season, so now is prime time for the Tigers to move him.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Switch-hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hitter. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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