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What is the significance of the designated hitter rule in MLB and how does it impact the strategy of teams during games?
The designated hitter rule in MLB allows a player to bat in place of the pitcher. This impacts the strategy of teams by giving them the option to have a stronger hitter in the lineup without sacrificing the pitcher's spot. It adds a layer of strategy in deciding when to use the designated hitter and how it can affect the game's outcome.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
If a batter is hurt during a at bat not from the ball can a designated batter relief during the at bat?
Yes, the hitter coming in would just have to assume the original hitters count.
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(:
