1. a person who hits a ball in a sport, especially baseball
2. a person who strikes or hits someone or something

Examples

• The cleanup hitter drove in three runs.
• She’s known as a power hitter who can hit home runs.
• The team’s best hitter is batting .350 this season.
• He was a consistent hitter throughout his career.
• The pitcher struck out the lead-off hitter.
• She’s a switch hitter who can bat from either side.