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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However, the switch-hitter could remain in the American League East by signing a big-money deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Anthony Santander, Randal Grichuk and Jurickson Profar are among the righties or switch-hitters that remain unsigned.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Where could the switch-hitter be headed this winter?
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The switch-hitter had a career year in 2024 for the Orioles.
—Matt Musico, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Anthony Santander, Randal Grichuk and Jurickson Profar are among the righties or switch-hitters that remain unsigned.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Where could the switch-hitter be headed this winter?
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The switch-hitter had a career year in 2024 for the Orioles.
—Matt Musico, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Switch-hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hitter. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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