designated hitter

/ˌdɛzɪgˈneɪdɪd ˌhɪdər/
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Definitions of designated hitter
  1. noun
    a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher
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    type of:
    batsman, batter, hitter, slugger
    (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
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