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That was Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees in a game against the Boston Red Sox on April 6, 1973. He drew a base on balls.
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Who invented the designated hitter?
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.
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.
Does the pitcher have to hit in the National League?
Yes. The designated hitter rule was not adopted in the National League, therefore pitchers are part of the batting order. During the World Series, the designated hitter rule is used in games played in the American League park and not used in games played in the National League park.
