DH

1 of 3

noun

plural DHs
DHed; DHing

intransitive verb

: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game

DH

3 of 3

abbreviation

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Examples of DH in a Sentence

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Noun
Returning 2025 clubhouse leaders OPS: Braves — DH Marcell Ozuna (.925), 1B Matt Olson (.790), 3B Austin Riley (.783); Padres — OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (.833), OF Jackson Merrill (.826), 3B Manny Machado (.797). Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 However, Stanton’s tennis elbows and LeMahieu’s calf made this the right call, as Rice can fill the DH spot and backup at first base. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 He’s established new career highs in exit velocity this spring and should get the majority of DH at-bats versus right-handed pitching. Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 He’s played 11 spring training games, but only as the DH. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DH

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DH was in 1973

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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

DH

1 of 2 noun
plural DHs
DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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