contact hitter
Bat-to-ball expert
A contact hitter in baseball is a batter who consistently puts the ball in play rather than swinging for power.
Contact hitters prioritize making contact over hitting home runs, typically striking out less often than power hitters: He's a contact hitter who sprays the ball to all fields.
The style values batting average and advancing runners over extra-base hits.
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