designated hitter

noun

Definition of designated hitter

1 : a baseball player designated at the start of the game to bat in place of the pitcher without causing the pitcher to be removed from the game

2 : representative, substitute

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you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips

Recent Examples on the Web The Tigers designated hitter and closing pitcher went 1-for-6, but had three RBIs and a Game 1 save, allowing no runs on two hits in 1-2/3 innings of work. — Al.com Reports, al, "AHSAA baseball playoff roundup: Chilton County sweeps Hueytown, more," 23 Apr. 2021 Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup after coming down with a non-COVID-19-related illness. — Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, "Twins ask for moment of silence for Daunte Wright before their game," 13 Apr. 2021 Zunino and Arozarena both homered off starter Jordan Montgomery, who riled the Tampa Bay bench early in the game by hitting Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows with pitches twice. — Fred Goodall, orlandosentinel.com, "Yankees top Rays 8-4, Odor snaps late tie with 1st hit for NY," 11 Apr. 2021 The White Sox designated hitter opened 8 for 8 and hasn’t cooled much since. — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, "Yankees-Rays MLB 2021 live stream (4/10): How to watch online, TV info, time," 10 Apr. 2021 Texas designated hitter Khris Davis, acquired from the A’s last month, will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a quad strain. — Chronicle News Services, San Francisco Chronicle, "Lance McCullers Jr., Astros agree on contract extension," 24 Mar. 2021 Hinch loves versatility and wants to get designated hitter Miguel Cabrera reps at first base. — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario still unsure about his position. Here's why," 22 Jan. 2021 For now, the Red Sox have four players earning more than $15 million this year: starter Chris Sale, who is not yet throwing off a mound after Tommy John surgery last spring; Bogaerts; designated hitter J.D. Martinez; and starter Nathan Eovaldi. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, "The Red Sox Hope the Ghosts of 2018 Won’t Haunt Them," 9 Mar. 2021 Only Polanco, Rosario, Max Kepler and designated hitter Nelson Cruz started more games. — Phil Miller, Star Tribune, "Twins' super utility man Luis Arraez will play 'wherever the team needs'," 16 Feb. 2021

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“Designated hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designated%20hitter. Accessed 6 May. 2021.

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