switch hitter
/swɪtʃ ˈhɪtər/
noun
- A baseball player who can bat from both the left and right sides of home plate.
- The coach values switch-hitters because they give the lineup more flexibility.
- As a switch-hitter, he has a better chance against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers.
- The team drafted a switch-hitter who can bat well from either side.
- A person who can perform or adapt in two different roles or ways.
- She's a switch-hitter in the kitchen, equally good at baking and cooking savory dishes.
- The manager is a switch-hitter who can lead both the sales and marketing teams.
- In a startup, you need to be a switch-hitter and handle many different tasks.
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