Definition of designated hitter Designated hitter
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What does designated hitter mean?
WordNet
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| designated hitter - a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher |
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Wiktionary 
- designated hitter (Noun)
A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation in Major League Baseball's American League. - designated hitter (Noun)
A person who is asked to substitute for another in handling a portion of a task for which the other is less capable.
Wikipedia 
- In baseball, a designated hitter (DH) is a person who bats in place of the pitcher in the American League of Major League Baseball. In the National League, the pitchers have to bat for themselves. The designated hitter is usually one of the best hitters on the team but is not a good defensive player.
