pinch hitter
baseball
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In baseball, a pinch hitter is a player who bats in place of another player, typically when a hit is particularly needed. This substitution is a strategic move made by the team's manager. The term "pinch hitter" was first used in 1896. The act of pinch-hitting is a verb, and a successful outcome is referred to as a "pinch hit". This role is also seen in other contexts, where a "pinch hitter" can be anyone who temporarily takes the place of another.123
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