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Examples of designated hitter in a Sentence
you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips
Recent Examples of designated hitter from the Web
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Plus, the Royals plan to rotate Jorge Soler, Cheslor Cuthbert and Mike Moustakas through the designated hitter's spot in the lineup this season.
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But designated hitter Albert Pujols, 38, regressed markedly last season and still has four years left on his contract.
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Chase Headley hit a run-scoring infield single — ending an 0-for-28 slide by New York designated hitters in the postseason.
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Dodgers designated hitter Joc Pederson struck the big blow with a three-run homer later in the inning.
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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez will undergo cardiac ablation surgery to address his recurring heartbeat issue.
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First Known Use of designated hitter
1961
DESIGNATED HITTER Defined for English Language Learners
designated hitter
Definition of designated hitter for English Language Learners
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baseball : a player who is chosen at the beginning of a game to bat in the place of the pitcher and who does not play a position in the field
Learn More about designated hitter
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about designated hitter
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