designated hitter
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Because only pitching seems to be aggravating the injury, Ohtani will continue to play at designated hitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Ohtani, who has continued to play as the designated hitter, went 0 for 4 on Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
With Ohtani out, rookie Ryan Ward served as the designated hitter Friday, batting seventh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Shohei Ohtani leads at designated hitter, Freddie Freeman at first base, Max Muncy at third base, and Andy Pages in the outfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
