hitter
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈhɪtɝ// UK //hˈɪtɐ// hit·ter
n. a song, movie, or person that is very successful or impressive. In street slang, it can also mean someone who is paid to hurt or kill others.
n. a person or thing that achieves significant success or impact; in specific informal contexts, refers to a contract killer or a high-quality musical track.
That new song is a real hitter.
The team signed a heavy hitter from the tech industry to lead their new marketing department.
While the album features several experimental tracks, the lead single is the undeniable hitter that will likely dominate the charts for the remainder of the summer.
From hit + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).
Usage
Often used in the compound 'heavy hitter' to describe an influential person or organization.