The designated hitter rule allows teams to use another player to bat in place of the pitcher. Because the pitcher is still part of the team's nine defensive players, the designated hitter -- or "DH" -- does not take the field on defense.

The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. Unlike other players in a team's lineup, they generally only play as an offensive player and usually do not play defense as a fielder or a pitcher during a game. Due to their specialized offensive-only role, the designated ...

2020年3月15日 · Any League may elect to use Rule 5.11 (a), which shall be called the Designated Hitter Rule. (a) The Designated Hitter Rule provides as follows: (1) A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher (s) in the game.

2023年3月15日 · What Is a DH in Baseball? A designated hitter (“DH”) is a player who hits in place of the pitcher. These players are a part of the lineup throughout the game, just as any player that takes the field defensively is. However, the designated hitter does not take the field during those halves of each inning where their team is on defense.

The designated hitter -- or "DH" -- is a player who bats in place of the pitcher. The pitcher still handles his regular duties when his team is on defense, so the designated hitter does not play in the field. The rule was adopted by the American League in 1973, while pitchers continued to hit in games played at National League parks.

2020年4月23日 · a. The designated hitter (DH) is a player designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers. b. Basic principles: 1) The DH may bat in any position in the lineup, but this position cannot be changed during the game for any reason.

2024年2月21日 · What is a DH in Baseball? The Designated Hitter, commonly known as the DH, is a player who assumes the role of batting in place of the pitcher and does not have a defensive position on the field. This position is authorized by Rule 5.11 of the Official Baseball Rules in Major League Baseball (MLB).

2024年2月17日 · The DH rule fundamentally altered baseball strategy. American League teams, with the DH, could maintain a stronger offensive lineup, changing the dynamic of pitching and defensive strategies. This shift led to higher scoring games, arguably making the sport more appealing to a wider audience.

2020年3月7日 · Implemented in the American League in 1973, the Designated Hitter (DH) rule has migrated to most levels of amateur baseball, but in somewhat different forms. While OBR Rule 5.11 provides for a designated hitter to bat for the pitcher (and only the pitcher), most DH rules in amateur baseball leagues allow the DH to bat for any defensive player.

2022年3月23日 · The Designated Hitter, commonly referred to as DH, is a player in the batting order to hit only but not play defense. He hits in place of the pitcher. If the DH is replaced by a player who then takes a position, the pitcher must bat in the designated hitter's place.