How to Use switch-hit in a Sentence

switch-hit

verb
  • Elly should stop switch-hitting.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 May 2026
  • Both switch-hit, but are better from the left side, and have minor league options.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Diekman, a left-hander, was brought in to face the switch-hitting Reynolds.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
  • The switch-hitting De La Cruz hit his triple from the right side of the plate.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2023
  • His upside is still that of a switch-hitting second baseman with power.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • His addition has made the lineup deeper with a tough, switch-hitting out.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The switch-hitting shortstop has that much potential.
    — Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Schmidt threw a sweeper just below the zone, but the switch-hitting Ramírez pulled the pitch to right-field anyway.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Tineo is a switch-hitting shortstop who projects as a plus infield defender.
    — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The Twins could dangle switch-hitting Willi Castro, who is in his walk year.
    — Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • In the batter’s box, though, the switch-hitting catcher has been stuck in a funk since the All-Star break.
    — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
  • That brought Santander up as the tying run, and the switch-hitting slugger struck for a three-run home run to tie the game.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
  • The switch-hitting demon is always a great card in DD, and this one should be no exception.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • The switch-hitting outfielder has been a beloved figure among both his Orioles teammates and fans.
    — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Moore is a switch-hitting middle infielder who caught the attention of scouts who showed up to watch other players.
    — Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
  • The Mariners’ lineup featured six of them, along with switch-hitting catcher Cal Raleigh.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • The switch-hitting infielder has three home runs in his last three games after hitting one in 22 games dating to last season.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • At age 17, the switch-hitting Arroyo moved to Florida for his senior year of high school.
    — Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The switch-hitting Martian is a work in progress from the right side, and his defense, limited to left field, still leaves a lot to be desired.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • And then the switch-hitting catcher, who has a league-leading 38 home runs after an incredible first half, sent one out our way.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • The switch-hitting catcher went deep again in the sixth, a solo shot to center field from the right side off lefty reliever Brent Suter.
    — Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • With two runners on, José Ramírez — a switch-hitting four-time All-Star — stepped to the plate looking to change the game.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Young, switch-hitting catchers with power and plate discipline are always intriguing.
    — Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Acosta is a switch-hitting shortstop who was acquired from San Diego in the Brandon Drury trade.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The switch-hitting catcher does not have the star power of Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani — yet — but that could be coming.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • The switch-hitting utility man spent most of the year in Triple-A but came up big on numerous occasions when called upon.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As a switch-hitting backstop, Raleigh unleashed an MLB-leading 60 home runs.
    — Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In his second game back after February hamate bone surgery, the switch-hitting shortstop took swings from both sides of the plate with no noticeable pain.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • But the switch-hitting catcher has taken his game to another level over the past month since taking over full-time behind the plate for Miami.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Manager David Ross likes the consistency in the switch-hitting Happ’s at-bats and his ability to work counts.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023

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