banjo hitter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the twanging sound of the batter's swing, like that of a banjo.
Meanings
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a batter who lacks power, usually hits bloop singles, and would have a low slugging percentage.
Aluminum bats, which had replaced wood in the college game in 1974, were so potent they made Babe Ruths out of banjo hitters.
2005 June 15, USA Today:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| banjo hitters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |