DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Pederson has turned the Rangers DH into a torn Achilles.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Gustavo Campero filled the DH spot on Saturday, hitting eighth.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters before the game that Judge — who took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game — will take live at-bats at their complex in Tampa with the expectation of being activated on Tuesday or Wednesday in Texas as the DH.
—James Oconnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
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Machado has started 101 games at this base and last night served as DH for the 13th time.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Pederson has turned the Rangers DH into a torn Achilles.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Gustavo Campero filled the DH spot on Saturday, hitting eighth.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters before the game that Judge — who took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game — will take live at-bats at their complex in Tampa with the expectation of being activated on Tuesday or Wednesday in Texas as the DH.
—James Oconnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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