Designated Hitter: What do people think?

The designated hitter rule is extremely controversial in baseball.  In the American League, pitchers don’t hit.  A designated hitter hits for them.  In the National League, pitchers do hit.

Some people, like this individual, think the DH is fine the way it is now.  They think the AL can keep it, but the NL should not adopt it.

Many others hate the rule.  These old-fashioned fans believe baseball is much more natural if nine players field and those same nine players hit.

This is easily the most popular view of the rule.  Traditionalists heavily outweigh the more modern type of fans.  There is heavy debate on many matters regarding the designated hitter rule.  Are DH’s worthy of the Hall of Fame, since they don’t field?  Should pitchers hit, since they’re usually weak hitters?

However, some people do actually like the rule, because it provides for more offense and action.

While most DH’s hit in the mid-to-high .200s, most pitchers hit for a sub-.200 average.  There’s easily more firepower in American League lineups, and some people prefer that type of game.

One thing that’s really interesting is how social media is helping to continue the DH debate.  People can connect to see similar/opposing views and discuss with others.  If the debate doesn’t stop, then the game of baseball won’t die out, which is near and dear to my heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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