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Top 10 MLB Designated Hitters for 2025 Revealed

2/27/2025

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As spring training kicks off, ESPN's Buster Olney unveils his top 10 designated hitters for the 2025 MLB season, spotlighting stars like Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez, and Marcell Ozuna. While the designated hitter role has emerged, National League teams still struggle with offensive output, signaling a pressing need for revamped pitching strategies to boost scoring.

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As spring training kicks off, ESPN's Buster Olney unveils his top 10 designated hitters for the 2025 MLB season, spotlighting stars like Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Alvarez, and Marcell Ozuna. While the designated hitter role has emerged, National League teams still struggle with offensive output, signaling a pressing need for revamped pitching strategies to boost scoring.