Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pinch-hitter

noun

/pɪn(t)ʃ ‘hɪtər/

Definition

A player who comes in to bat in place of another player, usually in a critical situation.

Examples

In the final inning, the coach decided to use a pinch-hitter to increase their chances of winning the game.
The pinch-hitter managed to hit a home run, which changed the outcome of the match.

Meaning

In baseball, a ‘pinch-hitter’ is a substitute batter used in specific situations to replace the regular hitter, often to take advantage of a favorable matchup or to improve the chances of scoring.