hit·ter /ˈhɪtɚ/ noun
plural hit·ters [count] : a person who hits someone or something ; especially baseball : a player who is trying to hit the ball
▪ The pitcher walked the first hitter. [=batter] ▪ He's a good fielder but a poor hitter. — see also designated hitter, heavy hitter, pinch hitter
▪ The pitcher walked the first hitter. [=batter] ▪ He's a good fielder but a poor hitter. — see also designated hitter, heavy hitter, pinch hitter
