pinch-hitter

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Alternative spelling of pinch hitter
An aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket
An individual who substitutes for another to perform one or more tasks

I'll be sending a pinch hitter to do the presentation because I have the flu.

A substitute batter; one who pinch-hits
{i} (Baseball) substitute batter, person who substitutes the regular batter; substitute for another in emergencies
(baseball) a substitute for the regular batter