slugger

Example Sentences

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But unlike Ruth, who gave up pitching once he established himself as a prodigious slugger, Ohtani actually does both at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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

Kyle Tucker, 29, OF, 4.5, 27.3: Although the market for the left-handed hitting slugger has been guarded, Tucker should still command the highest sticker price in this free-agent class.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Hell, I could be some slugger kid’s science fair project.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson