switch hitter

/swɪtʃ ˈhɪtər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Synonyms
What does "switch hitter" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean