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The rule allows teams to have one player, known as the designated hitter (abbreviated DH), to bat in place of the pitcher. Since 1973, most collegiate, amateur, and professional leagues have adopted the rule or some variant.
Rules and scoring [edit]. When a batter receives an intentional base on balls, he is entitled to take first base without being put out. Receiving an intentional base on balls does not count as an official at bat for a batter, but does count as a plate appearance and a base on balls.A ball that is thrown intentionally for the purpose of giving up an intentional base on balls is called an intentional ball. pitch that is intentionally thrown far outside the strike zone for this purpose is referred to as an intentional ball. Informally, it is often referred to as a four-finger salute. This reference stems from the manager's holding up four fingers to signal an intentional walk to his pitcher or catcher.