designated hitter

English

Noun

designated hitter (plural designated hitters)

(baseball) A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation for the duration of a baseball game.
(colloquial) A person who is asked to substitute for another in handling a portion of a task for which the other is less capable.

Synonyms

(abbreviation): DH

See also

pinch hitter

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