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The first known idea for a designated hitter came in 1908 from Connie Mack, the manager for the Philadelphia Athletics, but it wasn't until April 6, 1973 that the first official designated hitter was used.
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∙ 10y agoCharlie Finley pushed for its adoption. Connie Mack idealized its conception.
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Is the designated hitter important?
no
If the designated hitter enters the game as a position player what happens to his spot in the batting order?
If the designated hitter takes over a position player's spot, that player is no longer in the game, and the Designated Hitter spot is opened up.
Does the designated hitter run the bases?
Yes.
Who was the designated hitter for the New York Yankees in 1977?
In 1977, Carlos May played the most games as the designated hitter for the Yankees. Cliff Johnson, Jim Wynn and Dave Kingman were also designated hitters during the season.
Why does the Silver slugger award given to the best pitcher in the NL and the best designated hitter in the AL?
Because pitchers do not bat in the American League ... they are replaced in the batting order by the designated hitter.
What year was the designated hitter rule put into effect?
The designated hitter rule was put in effect in 1973.
Since the dh has been invented who has more world series nl or al?
Designated hitter was the one who invented the world series NL and AL. This is major league baseball.
Is the designated hitter important?
no
When was José Morales - designated hitter - born?
José Morales - designated hitter - was born on 1944-12-30.
When was Randy Johnson - designated hitter - born?
Randy Johnson - designated hitter - was born on 1958-08-15.
What is the meaning of DH in baseball?
A DH is a designated hitter in baseball. The American League uses DH's to bat in the lineup so that the pitchers do not need to actually bat. In the National League there are no DH's and the pitchers must bat just like the other position players.
What is a player who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher called?
Designated Hitter.
If the designated hitter enters the game as a position player what happens to his spot in the batting order?
If the designated hitter takes over a position player's spot, that player is no longer in the game, and the Designated Hitter spot is opened up.
Does the designated hitter run the bases?
Yes.
Could Jackie Robinson the first black to pplay in major league baseball have watched a game having a designated hitter?
your mom is a designated hitter(:
Who was the New York Yankees opening day designated hitter in 2009?
In 2009, the opening day designated hitter was Hideki Matsui. In 2010, it will be Nick Johnson.
How many home runs did the greatest home run hitter hit as as designated hitter?
Barry Bonds hit 10 of his career 762 home runs as a designated hitter during interleague play.
