designated hitter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of designated hitter
An Americanism dating back to 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Shohei Ohtani leads at designated hitter, Freddie Freeman at first base, Max Muncy at third base, and Andy Pages in the outfield.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
“Obviously being able to play at home this year has been a blessing,” designated hitter Augie Lopez said after he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College Station Regional.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Shohei Ohtani does not start at designated hitter for the Dodgers, but pitches six strong innings of one-run ball as Dodgers defeat the Mets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
He served as the Cubs’ designated hitter during their postseason run, which ended in a five-game loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the division series.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
He kept talking about how the designated hitter in baseball was bad and why basketball was a commercial success and what teams looked promising in college football.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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