2007-05-09 06:03:54 · 11 answers · asked by cowboyfan420 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes, since they are in the national league.
2007-05-09 06:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by Chad K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Houston Astros is in the National League, unlike Yankees where they are in the American league. American League have a designated hitter, so pitchers do not have to bat. However if they were in the World Series depending who's play for example. Astros vs Yankees, If Yankees were in Houston the pitcher would have to bat since they're at a national league ballpark, and if Astros were at Yankee's stadium then there's a designated hitter.
2007-05-09 06:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by jlsparks81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... technically, yes, he batted, but he almost shouldn't have bothered. Most of the time he tried to lay down a sac bunt or just swung away lackadaisically. No, he's not in the game for his hitting skills, but he could have at least TRIED to hit the ball sometimes, especially with a friendly home park like Minute Maid. sigh.
2007-05-09 07:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you pitch in the National league for more then three innings you will bat.
2007-05-09 06:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by LonghornBaseball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, starting pitchers in the national league have to hit.
2007-05-09 06:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by millerhighlife247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But everytime he did he got 10% of the overrated hotdog concession. lol
2007-05-09 06:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. 27 AB with 2 hits and three walks.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/3340/career;_ylt=AoSDsEJtXELSfbSZujwutSGFCLcF
2007-05-09 06:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by NickG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He sure did...they have to in the N.L. All pitchers must hit.
2007-05-09 06:53:57 · answer #8 · answered by C. Hodgins B*tches Part 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and he did get some hits
2007-05-09 06:10:35 · answer #9 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he was in the nl
2007-05-09 06:14:53 · answer #10 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋