Pinch hitter (disambiguation)

Last updated May 02, 2019

Pinch hitter is a substitute batter in baseball.

Pinch hitter may also refer to:

Pinch hitter (cricket), a batsman in cricket promoted up the batting order in order to score quick runs
Pinchie or one-hitter, a type of pipe for smoking cannabis, tobacco, and other herbs
The Pinch Hitter (1917 film), a 1917 American film directed by Victor Schertzinger
The Pinch Hitter (1925 film), a 1925 American silent film sports comedy directed by Joseph Henabery

In cricket, pinch hitter or slogger is the usual term for a batsman promoted up the batting order in order to score quick runs. As attempting to score runs quickly involves playing more aggressive shots and thus an increased likelihood of being dismissed, it is generally considered unwise for a top-order batsman to attempt this. Therefore, a lower-order batsman is sometimes promoted. There is less importance placed on his wicket, so he can play with more freedom. This is an important tactic in One Day International cricket, with its occurrence in Test cricket far less regular.

The Pinch Hitter is a 1917 American silent comedy drama film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Charles Ray. It was produced by Thomas H. Ince and released by Triangle Film Corporation.

The Pinch Hitter is a 1925 American silent film sports comedy directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Glenn Hunter and Constance Bennett. It is a remake of a 1917 film of the same name starring Charles Ray. It was produced and distributed by Associated Exhibitors. A print survives.

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