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Definition clutch hitter in American English

clutch hitter noun

noun
1

in baseball, a hitter who can be relied on to play well at critical moments

2

someone who can be relied on to always produce what is needed

Example

Neil Simon was a clutch hitter. When we needed the punchline on Your Show of Shows he delivered.

Definition clutch hitter in American English