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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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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoTony Oliva. Ron Blomberg was he first designated hitter, but he went hitless in a day game.
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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.
What happens when designated hitter is hit by pitchers throw?
The DH then proceeds to first base.
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.
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 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.
How many home runs did Ken Griffey Jr hit as a designated hitter?
69. hope this helps
Why don't American league pitchers have to hit?
Because of the designated hitter rule. If they are playing an interleague or postseason away game, they must hit
Who was the first sf giant to hit a no hitter?
actually there's never been a giant to hit a no hitter because you pitch a no hitter not hit it
Who was the first player to appear in a major league game as a designated hitter?
babe ruth
What year was the designated hitter rule put into effect?
The designated hitter rule was put in effect in 1973.
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.
