designated hitter

English

Noun

designated hitter (plural designated hitters)

1. (baseball) A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation for the duration of a baseball game.
2. (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