slugger

/ˈslʌgər/

/ˈslʌgə/

Other forms: sluggers

Definitions of slugger

1. noun

   a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
   synonyms: slogger

   type of:

   boxer, pugilist

   someone who fights with fists for sport
2. noun

   (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
   synonyms: batsman, batter, hitter

   types:

   bunter

   a batter who bunts

   designated hitter

   a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher

   pinch hitter

   (baseball) a substitute for the regular batter

   switch-hitter

   a baseball player who can bat either right or left handed

   whiffer

   a batter who strikes out by swinging at and missing the third strike

   type of:

   ballplayer, baseball player

   an athlete who plays baseball