noun
Baseball term for a powerful batter known for hitting extra-base hits and home runs.
彼はチームの猛打者として、毎シーズン多くの本塁打を打つ。
As the team's slugger, he hits many home runs every season.
あの猛打者は長打力が魅力だ。
That heavy hitter's power is his appeal.
Compound of 猛 (もう, 'fierce') + 打 (だ, 'hit') + 者 (しゃ, 'person'). A straightforward kanji compound for a fierce hitter in baseball.