switch-hit
verb
switch-hit; switch-hitting
: to bat right-handed against a left-handed pitcher and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher in baseball
Examples of switch-hit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The two were able to shut down Diamondbacks switch-hitting first baseman Ildemaro Vargas, who entered the game with a 27-game hitting streak dating to September.
—
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Right-handed hitting outfielder Taylor Ward and switch-hitting catcher Adley Rutschmann followed Henderson in Baltimore’s batting order.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The switch-hitting catcher went deep again in the sixth, a solo shot to center field from the right side off lefty reliever Brent Suter.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
However, with Stanton presumably vacating the DH spot, the switch-hitting, defensively-subpar Domínguez, who is better from the left side, can help the Bombers against a string of right-handed starting pitchers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for switch-hit
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Right-handed hitting outfielder Taylor Ward and switch-hitting catcher Adley Rutschmann followed Henderson in Baltimore’s batting order.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The switch-hitting catcher went deep again in the sixth, a solo shot to center field from the right side off lefty reliever Brent Suter.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
However, with Stanton presumably vacating the DH spot, the switch-hitting, defensively-subpar Domínguez, who is better from the left side, can help the Bombers against a string of right-handed starting pitchers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for switch-hit
Cite this Entry
“Switch-hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hit. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
