designated hitter
US /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈhɪt.ər/
UK /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈhɪt.ər/
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Designated Hitter, Schlagmann
a player who bats in place of the pitcher, but does not play a defensive position
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The team's designated hitter hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Der Designated Hitter des Teams schlug im unteren Teil des neunten Innings einen Homerun.
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The American League uses the designated hitter rule, while the National League does not.
Die American League verwendet die Designated Hitter-Regel, während die National League dies nicht tut.