: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as
a
: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill
b
: a hard-hitting batter in baseball
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The acquisition of All-Star slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox made shockwaves through the industry and signaled the Giants’ aggressive resolve.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The slugger — who has 36 homers this season — was hit on the right index finger by a pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
The Mariners have agreed to a trade with Arizona that will return slugger Eugenio Suarez to the Northwest, according to reports, a deal that both teams seemed compelled to make with the major league trade deadline in sight.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The Yankees have given up first place in the American League East and lost franchise slugger Aaron Judge to the injured list.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The slugger — who has 36 homers this season — was hit on the right index finger by a pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
The Mariners have agreed to a trade with Arizona that will return slugger Eugenio Suarez to the Northwest, according to reports, a deal that both teams seemed compelled to make with the major league trade deadline in sight.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The Yankees have given up first place in the American League East and lost franchise slugger Aaron Judge to the injured list.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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