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Dave Clark.
Clark hit the first home run as a Cubs' DH on August 31, 1997 against the Cleveland Indians in the 8th inning of the Cubs 9-5 loss.
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Is a pitcher in the AL ever required to hit in a A.L. game?
yes...if the DH is replaced
What happens when designated hitter is hit by pitchers throw?
The DH then proceeds to first base.
Who was the first pitcher on the White Sox to hit a home run during the DH era?
Jon garland
Why cant a dh bat again if he is pinched hit for?
The DH is a permenant spot in an American League lineup. When a player is DHing and is pinch hit for, the new player is now DH and can bat again.
Can a relief pitcher hit instead of the DH?
Yes. There is no obligation to use the DH in baseball. A somewhat confusing question. A relief pitcher can be used AS the DH. However normal DH rules apply and that player could not pitch in the game. A relief pitcher can pinch hit FOR the DH as well. That pitcher then becomes the DH and normal rules apply. I am pretty sure that a relief pitch that enters the game as a pitcher can not be inserted into the lineup for the DH but I could be wrong. Of course you don't have to use the DH but you can't use a relief pitcher in your lineup unless he's playing a position in the field. Yes. When you bring in the relief pitcher, you can at that time have him hit in place of the DH. You can also have him pinch-hit for the DH at a later point in the game. Note that in both cases, there is no longer a DH and all pitchers must hit. Baseball rule 6.10.
Can the player that the dh is batting for later in the game bat for himself?
Yes. The DH hits for the pitcher and if the DH enters the field of play the pitcher then has to hit for himself
When does the pitcher have a chance to hit?
currently, only teams in the National league allow their pitchers to hit. The American League uses the DH (designated hitter) to bat for their pitchers. However, the DH is a very recent amendment to the game. Even the American League pitchers used to hit. The DH was instituted in 1973.
Why is there no dh for the National league?
The owners of the National League have decided not to adopted the DH rule the way the American League owners have. As things look now, it doesn't appear as if the DH will ever be in the National League. Even in the American League, the DH is a recent addition. The American League (founded as a part of MLB in 1901) let their pitchers hit, just like the National League teams all the way til 1973.
Did Ron Blomberg get a hit in his first at bat as as DH?
No, he drew a walk off of Boston Red Sox right hander Luis Tiant.
Who pitched against Ron Blomberg first dh?
That was Luis Tiant of the Boston Red Sox and Blomberg walked in the first plate appearance by a DH.
Has ichiro suzuki ever played DH?
Yes.Through the 2009 season, Ichiro has played 25 career games at DH. In the 2009 season, he was DH in 1 game, the July 8 game against the Baltimore Orioles played in Seattle.
Did frank thomas win the mvp awards when he was a dh?
No, he was DH in a few games but primarily played first base. Thomas won the American League MVP award in 1993 and 1994 ... in 1993 he was DH in 4 games and in 1994 he was DH in 13 games.
