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pinch hitter
PINCH HIT-er · noun · slang
A substitute batter sent in to hit.
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A player substituted into the lineup to bat in place of a scheduled hitter, often in a key spot.
“The manager sent up a pinch hitter to face the lefty.”
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pinch hitter In A Sentence
The manager sent up a pinch hitter to face the lefty.
Origin & Usage
American baseball; 'pinch' meaning an emergency or tight spot.
People Also Ask
What is a 'pinch hitter' in baseball?
A pinch hitter is a substitute batter sent in to hit in place of a scheduled player, often in a crucial situation.
Why is it called a 'pinch hitter'?
'Pinch' means an emergency or tight spot, so the pinch hitter is the batter brought in when the team is in a jam.
Does 'pinch hitter' get used outside baseball?
Yes, it's commonly used figuratively for anyone who fills in for someone else at short notice, as in 'she pinch-hit for the sick presenter.'
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