noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
long hit; extra-base hit; slugging
Baseball term for a hit that allows the batter to reach at least second base (double, triple, or home run). Often used in contrast with 短打 (たんだ, a single or bunt).
See also: 短打 (たんだ)
彼はこの試合で長打を3本放った。
He hit three extra-base hits in this game.
The team needs a batter with slugging power.