Hitter
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Agent noun of hit; one who hits. One who comes up to bat.
Example sentence: To be a good hitter you've got to do one thing - get a good ball to hit.
Striker
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An individual who is on strikeSomeone or something that hits someone or something elsePlayers on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.an 1800s baseball term meaning the batterThe batsman who is currently facing the bowler and defending his wicket