The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PERCUSSIONIST
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The straight part
We know that "he’s a big hitter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he’s a big hitter = percussionist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PERCUSSIONIST mean?
PERCUSSIONIST noun- A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.