designated hitter

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“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

Hokies designated hitter Hudson Lutterman then drove in another run on a single in the ninth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It’s the first time a healthy Ohtani has been out of back-to-back batting orders, except for the paternity list, since the universal designated hitter rule was implemented in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

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