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

With one out and no one on base, Mariners designated hitter Dominic Canzone hit a weak dribbler toward the pitcher's mound. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Lee received a break from his duties in right field and was designated hitter after a late flight home from Boston as the Giants concluded a 1-5 road trip. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Episode writer Ava Coleman’s script called for Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to hit a home run during the game. — Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Athletics veteran Jeff McNeil hit an RBI single and Black walked designated hitter Max Muncy with the bases loaded. — Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026