pinch hitter
Example Sentences
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With two outs and the tying run on first in the top of the ninth, he sent Chaney up to the plate as a pinch hitter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Miguel Rojas, an infielder, was deployed as a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning and remained in the game at shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025
“Like a pinch hitter or an assassin, he comes in and just perfectly executes the assignment of every scene.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
In his only plate appearance, he grounded out as a pinch hitter for Evan Longoria in the eighth inning of 4-2 win over the Brewers that completed a three-game sweep.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
If it weren’t for my speller, I’d have to use replacement or stand-in or pinch hitter instead.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
