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.
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.