switch–hit

intransitive verb \-ˈhit\

switch–hitswitch–hit·ting

Definition of SWITCH-HIT

: to bat right-handed against a left-handed pitcher and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher in baseball

back-formation from switch-hitter

First Known Use: 1938

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