
Hitter
Baseball Specific
Use 'hitter' primarily with baseball and similar bat-and-ball sports.

She's an awesome hitter in softball too.
Positional Variation
'Hitter' in baseball can signify a player's lineup position or role.

He's batting as the lead-off hitter today.
Skill Emphasis
Use 'hitter' to emphasize skill in making contact with the ball.

The coach praised her as a consistent hitter.
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