In "Tofuworld", the tofu changes position after being pressed for an hour, from two pairs of vertical strips to four horizontal strips.
In the episode "Tofuworld" Alton claims that tofu is so versatile that it can switch hit for other foods in various culinary uses. A pinch hitter is what he meant to say. A pinch hitter is a substitute, a switch hitter is a batter that can hit both left and right handed.