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slugger

[sluhg-er] / ˈslʌg ər /
NOUN
boxer
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Six were overturned by Major League Baseball’s new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Venezuelans have a star-studded lineup that includes former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., three-time batting champion Luis Arráez and 49-home-run slugger Eugenio Suárez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is captaining Team USA, which boasts a pitching staff that features reigning Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig rejected a plea agreement and is fighting federal charges at trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

The slugger waved until I stood up, and then its arm melted back into its body.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson