What does “Designated Hitter (DH)” mean?
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Definition: Designated Hitter (DH)
A player who bats in place of another player (often the pitcher). A DH is less common is softball and slo-pitch, but some more competitive teams will have one. A designated hitter is typically a player who cannot play a position, so they only get to hit and not field.
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