noun a substitute batter in baseball who comes to bat for another player
verb to bat as a pinch hitter
In business, 'pinch hit' can be used to describe someone who steps in to handle a task or project when the original person is unable to do so, often at short notice.
In other sports, 'pinch hit' can refer to a substitute player who is brought in for a specific play or situation, often to provide a fresh perspective or skill set.
In entertainment, 'pinch hit' can refer to a replacement performer or act brought in to fill a gap in a show or event.
In emergency services, 'pinch hit' can describe a situation where a backup team or personnel are called in to assist in a crisis or high-pressure situation.
In baseball, 'pinch hit' refers to a substitute batter who comes in to bat for another player, typically in a key situation where a hit is needed.
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter when the original batter is unable to bat due to injury or other reasons. This term is also used in a similar context in other sports where a substitute player is brought in to replace another player.
In a therapeutic setting, a pinch hitter may refer to a psychologist or therapist who steps in to provide support or cover for another professional who is unavailable. This term can also be used metaphorically in other contexts where someone steps in to fulfill a role or task in place of another person.