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What year did the American League start using the designated hitter?

1973


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.


How many players start a baseball team?

9 in the National League and 10 in the American League (because of the designated hitter).


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.


How many games did baseball player Will Clark play as designated hitter for the Texas Rangers in 1994?

Will Clark played in just one game at designated hitter for the Texas Rangers in 1994 and did not start. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).


How many games did baseball player Will Clark play as designated hitter for the Texas Rangers in 1995?

Will Clark played in just one game at designated hitter for the Texas Rangers in 1995 and did not start. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).