designated hitter
US /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈhɪt.ər/
UK /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈhɪt.ər/
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battitore designato
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.
Il battitore designato della squadra ha colpito un fuoricampo nella parte bassa del nono inning.
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The American League uses the designated hitter rule, while the National League does not.
La American League usa la regola del battitore designato, mentre la National League no.