DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
With a left-hander on the mound, Oscar Gonzalez will start in left field and Yuli Gurriel will serve as the DH, sending Gavin Sheets to a pinch-hitting role.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Originally signed as an outfielder and first baseman, since last year, Bryant’s primarily been the team’s DH.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Though McLain is hoping to play in the field, Francona said a DH appearance is more likely.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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His primary purpose, though, was to hone his skills at first base with the idea Yandy Diaz would be given more reps at DH and less time on his feet at first.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
With a left-hander on the mound, Oscar Gonzalez will start in left field and Yuli Gurriel will serve as the DH, sending Gavin Sheets to a pinch-hitting role.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Originally signed as an outfielder and first baseman, since last year, Bryant’s primarily been the team’s DH.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Though McLain is hoping to play in the field, Francona said a DH appearance is more likely.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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