Rechercher
Designated hitter
/dˈɛzɪɡnˌeɪtɪd hˈɪtə/
/dˈɛzɪɡnˌeɪɾᵻd hˈɪɾɚ/
DHDesignated hitter
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frappeur désigné, batteur désigné
a baseball player who only bats in place of the pitcher and does not play defensively in the field
designated hitter
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With a runner in scoring position, the manager called on the designated hitter to bat.
The designated hitter hit a home run in his first at-bat of the game.
He's the team's designated hitter, known for his power at the plate.
The designated hitter's role is to provide offense without playing a defensive position.
The designated hitter's average batting average and on-base percentage make him a valuable asset.
