If the player for whom the designated hitter is batting subsequently bats, what happens to the DH's status?

If the player for whom the designated hitter is batting subsequently bats, what happens to the DH's status?

• A. The role of the DH is terminated.
• B. The DH may no longer participate in the game.
• C. The DH may re-enter the game and DH for another player.
• D. The DH may return to play on defense for another player in a different batting position.

Answer: (A)

The designated hitter is a substitute used solely to bat for one specific player. When that player eventually comes up to bat, the DH’s role is finished for the game. The DH can no longer be used to hit again, nor can he return to the lineup later just to bat or play defense for another player. That’s why the correct choice is that the DH’s role is terminated. The other options imply possibilities (re-entering to hit or to play defense later) that aren’t allowed once the DH’s designated batter has taken a turn.

The designated hitter is a substitute used solely to bat for one specific player. When that player eventually comes up to bat, the DH’s role is finished for the game. The DH can no longer be used to hit again, nor can he return to the lineup later just to bat or play defense for another player. That’s why the correct choice is that the DH’s role is terminated. The other options imply possibilities (re-entering to hit or to play defense later) that aren’t allowed once the DH’s designated batter has taken a turn.