designated hitter
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“Obviously being able to play at home this year has been a blessing,” designated hitter Augie Lopez said after he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College Station Regional.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
With one towering blast to right field, the Trojans’ designated hitter silenced Texas A&M’s rowdy 12th Man.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Hokies designated hitter Hudson Lutterman then drove in another run on a single in the ninth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
That was the end of Ohtani's night as the pitcher, but under a 2022 regulation change known as the 'Ohtani rule',, external he was allowed to remain in the game as designated hitter.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
He kept talking about how the designated hitter in baseball was bad and why basketball was a commercial success and what teams looked promising in college football.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
