2006-08-09 10:20:34 · 11 answers · asked by sparkychick 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
yes, but if they've played long enough they can be taken out for a pinch hitter but hte next inning they would have to put in a new pitcher
2006-08-09 10:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have to bat if they stay in the game to keep pitching but the manager can pinch hit for the pitcher once the pitcher is about to leave the game
2006-08-09 10:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by SeahawkMan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No player in baseball ever HAS to bat, but they cannot return to the lineup if they are taken out for a pinch hitter.
2006-08-10 04:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-09 16:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by royalsgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless they're taken out for a pinch hitter or they are playing in an AL park they have to bat
2006-08-09 15:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by invincible 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who cares? They're pitchers, not SS's.
2006-08-09 13:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if they want to continue pitching in the next half inning.
2006-08-09 10:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by mattlenny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do.Only the American League can have DH
2006-08-09 13:28:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes because the nl doesn't have the dh like the al does
2006-08-09 21:00:26 · answer #9 · answered by jeangray26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically speaking, no. But they do so that the manager can get more innings out of them.
2006-08-09 10:27:34 · answer #10 · answered by nfaustman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋