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slugger

[ sluhg-er ]

noun

  1. a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.
  2. Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.


slugger

/ ˈʌɡə /

noun

  1. (esp in boxing, baseball, etc) a person who strikes hard
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of slugger1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; slug 2 + -er 1
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And so far this season, the slugger has been playing like it, starting 2025 almost exactly where he left off in 2024.

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The 35-year-old slugger, of course, has long operated beneath the spotlight of celebrity.

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The outfield is full of veteran sluggers and utility players.

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He’s also recovering from offseason surgery on his left shoulder and he’s one of baseball’s most prolific sluggers, who will hit on the nights he pitches and serve as the designated hitter between starts.

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Early in the season, the Dodgers’ third base slugger seemed to be turning the page on disappointing performances in 2022 and 2023.

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