Pinch Hitter

Synonyms of pinch hitter

• substitute batter
• replacement hitter
• stand-in hitter

Antonyms of pinch hitter

• starter
• regular player
• first choice batter

Collocations of pinch hitter

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Frequency: 80 %

The baseball team sent in a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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Frequency: 70 %

The pinch hitter stepped up to the plate with the game on the line.

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Frequency: 60 %

The coach called on a pinch hitter to try and score a run in the close game.

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Frequency: 50 %

The team had to use a pinch hitter when their star player got injured.

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Frequency: 45 %

He saw his chance to be a pinch hitter and make a difference in the game.

Idiomatic Expressions for pinch hitter

• Phrase: Pinch hit for someone
  Meaning: To substitute or replace someone in a particular task or role
  Usage: I had to pinch hit for my friend at the last minute and give a presentation.