designated hitter meaning

UK US /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd ˈhɪtɚ/ 6 syllables

designated hitter (noun): a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher.

Definition of designated hitter

  1. a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher

    Type of: batter

How to pronounce designated hitter

designated hitter is pronounced /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd ˈhɪtɚ/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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