designated hitter
noun
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
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you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips
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Those seven: Megill, Muñoz, starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and outfielder James Wood of the Nationals, starting pitcher Max Fried of the Yankees, Astros closer Josh Hader and Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
The contest was decided in a swing-off, with Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber blasting three home runs on three swings to seal the victory for the National League and take home the MVP honors.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The 31-year-old left-fielder and designated hitter is in the third of a five-year, $90 million contract.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Orioles designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and second baseman Jackson Holliday will both have a chance to start in the All-Star Game.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
The contest was decided in a swing-off, with Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber blasting three home runs on three swings to seal the victory for the National League and take home the MVP honors.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The 31-year-old left-fielder and designated hitter is in the third of a five-year, $90 million contract.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Orioles designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and second baseman Jackson Holliday will both have a chance to start in the All-Star Game.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
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“Designated hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designated%20hitter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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