Batsman \Bats"man\, n.; pl. Batsmen.
The one who wields the bat in cricket, baseball, etc.; in
baseball, the batsman is usually called the batter.
[1913 Webster +PJC] Bat's-wing
Batter \Bat"ter\ (b[a^]t"t[~e]r), n.
The one who wields the bat in baseball; the one whose turn it
is at bat; formerly called the batsman.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
