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designated hitter

designated hitter

an official position adopted by Major League Baseball's American League in 1973 that allowed teams to boost sagging offensive performances by designating a player to bat in place of the pitcher. It should be noted that no team is required to use a DH.

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  • designated hitter, designated hitters, DH, DH's, designated batter, designated batters, designated pinch hitter, designated pinch hitters, pinch hitter, pinch hitters, tenth man, tenth men


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