contact hitter
/kɒnˈtækt ˈhɪtər/ · con.tact.hit.ter
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- A baseball player who excels at reaching base via hits, often by putting the ball in play and relying on the defense to make errors. The contact hitter led the league in batting average last season.
noun
- A type of hitter who focuses on making contact with the ball rather than trying to hit home runs. The contact hitter's approach at the plate is to simply make solid contact and let the ball fall in play.
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Did you know? The term 'contact hitter' is often associated with players like Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn, who were known for their ability to consistently reach base via hits.