Pinch Hitter (Noun)
Meaning
(baseball) a substitute for the regular batter.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The manager called up a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning to try and rally the team.
- With the game on the line, the pinch hitter stepped up to the plate and delivered a game-winning home run.
- The team's best pinch hitter was injured and unable to play in the championship game.
- She was known for being a clutch pinch hitter and had a reputation for coming through in high-pressure situations.
- The manager sent in a pinch hitter for the struggling rookie, hoping to spark a rally.