banjo hitter

English

Etymology

From the twanging sound of the batter's swing, like that of a banjo.

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Noun

banjo hitter (plural banjo hitters)

1. (baseball) a batter who lacks power, usually hits bloop singles, and would have a low slugging percentage.
   • 2005 June 15, USA Today:

     Aluminum bats, which had replaced wood in the college game in 1974, were so potent they made Babe Ruths out of banjo hitters.