Answer: clouter

AnswerCrossword Clue
CLOUTERHome-run hitter.
CLOUTERHard-hitting batsman.
CLOUTERPinch-hitter's usual role.
CLOUTERStan Musial, for instance.
CLOUTERPopular kind of batsman.
CLOUTERHome-run swinger
CLOUTERHard hitter
clouterto hit with the hand
clouterone that clouts (to hit with the hand)
clouterblow with the hand
clouterinfluence