slugger
Cleanup batter type
A slugger is someone who hits hard—originally a boxer known for powerful punches, now most often a baseball player who hits for power rather than average.
The term emphasizes brute force over finesse: He's not fast, but he's a slugger who can clear the fences.
Informally, a slugger is anyone who fights or competes aggressively.
Uncooked cake mixture
- hitterOne who bats
- power hitterBatter who hits far
- cleanupRestoration of order
- swingSuspended recreational seat
homer · home run · grand slam · dinger · long ball · blast · bat · lineup
Combat sport competitor
- pugilistProfessional fist fighter
- heavyweightHighest combat weight class
- puncherOne who jabs
- brawlerHabitual fist-fighter
knockout · haymaker · contender · fighter · sparring · ring · gloves · jab
batter
Uncooked cake mixture
- hitterOne who bats
- power hitterBatter who hits far
- cleanupRestoration of order
swing · homer · home run · grand slam · dinger · long ball · blast · bat · lineup · dugout
boxer
Combat sport competitor
- pugilistProfessional fist fighter
- heavyweightHighest combat weight class
- puncherOne who jabs
brawler · knockout · haymaker · contender · fighter · sparring · ring · gloves · jab · hook
champ
Informal word for winner
kiddo · tiger · ace · hotshot · superstar · MVP · all-star · hero · go-getter · winner
muscle
Contractile body tissue
might · vigor · intensity · impact · potency · prowess · clout · wallop · smash · crushing
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- fightersboxer, boxers, wrestler, Muhammad Ali, fighter
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- nicknames for boyskiddo, champ, sport, tiger, little man
- tough peopletough guy, tough cookie, tough nut, badass, bruiser
- battingbatting, batter, batsman, bat speed, batting average
sluggerbunter
Player using light contact
contact hitter · leadoff hitter · Punch and Judy · speedster
sluggercounterpuncher
One who retaliates strategically
pacifist · boxer · pushover · weakling · punching bag
- slugging awayPersevering with effort
- slugged it outFought to the finish
- slugging it outProlonged fierce combat
- Louisville SluggerPremium baseball bat brand
- slugging averageBases per at-bat ratio
- sluggish pulseAbnormally slow heart rate