Bateador (en. Batter)
/bateaˈðor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Player responsible for hitting the ball in baseball.
The batter positions himself in front of the pitcher.
El bateador se posiciona frente al lanzador.
Person who executes the action of batting in any sport that involves it.
The cricket batter made a great run.
El bateador de cricket hizo una gran carrera.
Etymology
From the verb 'to hit', which means to strike or hit with a bat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
designated hitter
Player who only bats and does not play in the field.
bateador designado
power hitter
Batter who is capable of hitting home runs.
bateador con poder
contact hitter
Batter who has the skills to make contact with the ball.
bateador de contacto
Related Words
batting
Action of batting.
bateo
bat
Instrument used for batting.
bate
baseball
Sport where the bat is used.
béisbol
Slang Meanings
Batter who always gets hits.
That guy is a hits batter, he always connects with the ball.
Ese tipo es un bateador de hits, siempre conecta la bola.
Batter who hits home runs.
On the team, he is the big hitter, he always hits home runs.
En el equipo, él es el batazo, siempre hace home runs.