designated hitter
US /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈhɪt.ər/
UK /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈhɪt.ər/
1.
rebatedor designado
a player who bats in place of the pitcher, but does not play a defensive position
:
•
The team's designated hitter hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
O rebatedor designado do time acertou um home run na parte de baixo da nona entrada.
•
The American League uses the designated hitter rule, while the National League does not.
A Liga Americana usa a regra do rebatedor designado, enquanto a Liga Nacional não.