Designated Hitter, Extra Hitter & Designated Runner/Fielder

Banana Ball lineups have 10 spots, including both a Designated Hitter (DH) and an Extra Hitter (EH).

  • DH: If the DH enters defensively, they continue batting in the same lineup spot, but the pitcher must bat in place of the substituted defensive player
  • EH: Can enter defensively at any point and return to the EH role with no penalty

Teams may also designate:

  • Designated Runner: May enter to run once per turn through the batting order; becomes eligible again when the lineup resets to the leadoff batter
  • Designated Fielder: May enter any inning at any position; their role ends permanently if they take an at-bat or replace a player in the starting lineup
Updated on July 27, 2026
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