designated hitter

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Shohei Ohtani does not start at designated hitter for the Dodgers, but pitches six strong innings of one-run ball as Dodgers defeat the Mets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

First baseman Pete Alonso, 31, signed a five-year, $155-million deal with the Orioles and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who turns 33 in March, signed a five-year, $150-million deal with the Phillies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

That was the end of Ohtani's night as the pitcher, but under a 2022 regulation change known as the 'Ohtani rule',, external he was allowed to remain in the game as designated hitter.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Ohtani will be the Dodgers’ starting pitcher and designated hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

He kept talking about how the designated hitter in baseball was bad and why basketball was a commercial success and what teams looked promising in college football.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky