designated hitter
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If you still can’t believe the National League introduced the designated hitter, a game with a shimmying umpire may be a tough sell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Roberts moved designated hitter Shohei Ohtani down to sixth in the batting order, and put catcher Will Smith behind him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Although having an injured player take up a roster spot for more than a few days isn’t ideal, it’s easier to cover for the designated hitter spot than other positions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Yamamoto surrendered two runs — both via singles from Pirates designated hitter Nick Gonzales — on five hits over 6⅓ innings, striking out nine and walking one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
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
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