hitter
/ˈhɪtɚ/ · hit·ter
noun
- Agent noun of hit; one who hits. The baseball player was a skilled hitter in the game.
- One who comes up to bat. The batter stepped up to the plate as the next hitter in the lineup.
Did you know? The term 'hitter' is commonly used in various sports, including baseball, softball, and cricket, to refer to a player who excels at hitting the ball.