What is another word for pinch hitter?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪnt͡ʃ hˈɪtə] (IPA) 
A pinch hitter is a baseball term that refers to a player who is substituted for during a crucial point in the game. There are several synonyms for pinch hitter that can be used in different contexts, such as game-changing player, clutch hitter or relief hitter. The term pinch runner can also be used in baseball to describe a player who is put in to run the bases in place of a slower runner, and pinch hitter can be used in a similar fashion. Other synonyms could include substitute batter, pinch-hitting specialist or even secret weapon, depending on the player's particular role and how they are viewed by their team.
