Synonyms of designated hitter

designated hitter

noun

as in replacement

a person or thing that takes the place of another

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replacement
• substitute
• backup
• pinch hitter
• assistant
• surrogate
• relief
• sub
• locum tenens
• stand-in
• cover
• reserve
• proxy
• fill-in
• alternate
• deputy
• delegate
• second
• attorney
• factor
• agent
• representative
• apology
• makeshift
• assignee
• rep
• successor
• commissary
• stopgap
• envoy
• superseder
• procurator
• understudy
• reliever

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designated hitter

Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers hit his second home run in the last three games, a no-doubt solo shot in the top of the sixth inning. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 June 2026

Offensively, the game broke open during a six-run fourth inning that featured home runs from outfielder Owen Caissie and designated hitter Kyle Stowers. — Tyler Carmona june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

Braves designated hitter Jorge Mateo homered for the second straight game to cut the Reds' lead in the fifth. — CBS News, 1 June 2026

Schwarber doesn’t come near matching those players’ defensive value, but the Phillies designated hitter’s rare hitting ability creates large problems. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026