designated hitter

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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

And, if he does not start at pitcher, he could not start at designated hitter, come in later to pitch one inning and remain in the game at DH.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

“Obviously being able to play at home this year has been a blessing,” designated hitter Augie Lopez said after he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College Station Regional.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

With one towering blast to right field, the Trojans’ designated hitter silenced Texas A&M’s rowdy 12th Man.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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