DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2024
The first part happened when DH/first baseman Billy Butler got the nod.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH
July 3, 2024
His big-league welcome: A first-inning blitz from the top of the Dodgers order.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
At the encouragement of Martinez, Iglesias adopted the same bat speed program that involves swinging the weighted bat that has become popular with the DH and other Driveline Baseball disciples.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
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Noun
It’s also been a very impressive season for Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan, New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani who have each earned appearances as the league heads into MLB All-Star Game weekend.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2024
The first part happened when DH/first baseman Billy Butler got the nod.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani sets record by winning fourth straight All-Star election at DH
July 3, 2024
His big-league welcome: A first-inning blitz from the top of the Dodgers order.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
At the encouragement of Martinez, Iglesias adopted the same bat speed program that involves swinging the weighted bat that has become popular with the DH and other Driveline Baseball disciples.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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