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Designated hitter
WordNet
noun
(1) A ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation in Major League Baseball's American League.
- A person who is asked to substitute for another in handling a portion of a task for which the other is less capable.