batters
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbætɝz// UK //bˈætəz// bat·ters
n. the person in a game like baseball or cricket who tries to hit the ball with a bat.
n. the player whose turn it is to face the pitcher or bowler in sports such as baseball, softball, or cricket.
The first of the three batters hit a home run.
The pitcher carefully studied the batters in the lineup to identify their hitting weaknesses.
In high-pressure innings, experienced batters often wait for a specific pitch rather than swinging at the first ball they see.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to the hitting lineup of a team.