power hitter

power hitter

In baseball, softball, or cricket, a player with a very powerful swing who is capable of hitting the ball very far. The team's power hitter ended the game with a home run that made it all the way out of the stadium. They brought in a left-handed pitcher to throw the other team's power hitter off his game.
See also: hitter, power
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

power hitter

n. a batter in the game of baseball who can hit the ball great distances. Ted is a real power hitter. They’ll try to walk him.
See also: hitter, power
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • pinch hitter
  • pinch-hit
  • pinch-hit for
  • hit a home run
  • pinch-hit for (someone)
  • swing for the bleachers
  • home run
  • second sacker
  • round tripper
  • round-tripper
References in periodicals archive
This is an example of the advantage of using HRKAB rather than just home runs as a measure of power hitter effectiveness.
Home Runs and Strikeouts: Another Look
For a weekend, at least, the Beavers overcame the loss of their best power hitter by moving Santos to the third spot.
Hard-luck Beavers adjust and advance
When Louis Perfetto decided to form a law firm partnership three years ago, his goal was to be a power hitter for his clients.
Louis A. Perfetto Managing partner, Cohen & Perfetto LLP
Zondeki will be available for all competitions next season, except when Sri Lankan, power hitter Sanath Jayasuriya joins the Bears for the Twenty20 Cup in June.
Cricket: Zondeki signs for Warwicks
Once a power hitter begins to fail, fantasy players are well advised to not wait on hopes.
Sticking with sluggers too long?
Kodiak Nutrition International, LLC, Hurley, NM, has launched Complete Pitcher Carbo Load and Power Hitter's Protein, which can help both amateur and professional baseball players by providing them with sustained energy release, and allowing them to maintain/gain muscle mass and improve recovery time during a long season.
Carbohydrate and protein drinks
If a power hitter can use steroids to stay fresh over the course of a season, he could pound out a few extra home runs before October--and that's without any gain in bulk.
In defense of steroids: Jose Canseco's surprisingly sensible case for juice
I just finished reading the cover story "Power Hitter" [June 2004] about baseball great Hank Aaron and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The home run king
Standing in line waiting to kick a ball or standing in right field waiting for a power hitter with pull to knock one your way are both examples of physical activity that masquerades as aerobic exercise.
No child left on their behind
How does a Hollywood power hitter deal with stress?
Hits, no misses: Lieberman bats 100,000 with his baseball memorabilia. (Magnificent Obsession)
The 29-year-old Blash excelled as a power hitter for Triple-A Salt Lake but batted .103 with just 1 homer in 24 games in the majors.
Cubs trade La Stella to Angels
Williams was a left-handed power hitter with the Phillies, who won the N.L.
Infield shifts
Gose is potentially a power hitter with speed around the bases.
R.A. Dickey Trade Rumors: Mets Nearing Deal For Cy Young Winner? [REPORT]
Baseball America rated him as the best collegiate power hitter in the draft after he set the school record with 56 career homers.
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
For a strong power hitter with a reputation for hitting balls out of the ballpark, Billy became an even more intriguing hitter.
Bunting for a base hit. (Baseball)