Is there a specific reason?
2007-06-23 03:45:53 · 12 answers · asked by baseball_tennis guy 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It is incorrect to state that the NL does not allow the DH as it is allowed under certain circumstances.
The rule was established for regular season play in 1973 in the AL (American League) but when games are played between AL and NL teams, such as during the World Series or in interleague play (including the All-Star Game), the DH rule is recognized by both teams only when a NL team plays in an AL ballpark.
2007-06-23 04:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by pjallittle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the NL does allow it at all when playing in AL parks, as in inter-league and world-series play, then it is silly and hypocritical to not allow it all the time. If they were the pure traditionalists they claim to be, there would be no compromise on this. Also, the game suffers when opposing teams are not staffed for the same rules. NL teams generally have no DH types on their rosters and AL pitchers are at a distinct disadvantage when they must bat. This is baseball, not the Middle-East, it shouldn't be that hard to either eliminate the DL altogether or use it all the time.This is almost comparable to the NBA having the different distances for the 3 point shot in its conferences. MLB must step in and decide one way or another and end this silliness.
2013-12-19 11:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
B/c they are the only League that continues to follow the tradition of Baseball by keeping out the dh rule.
2007-06-23 12:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is, why DOES the American leauge allow a DH? The rule was created back in the day because runs were down, but runs are easy to come by these days, so why do we still have this proposterous rule? Allowing a guy who isnt even playing to hit for a posistion player is ridiculous.
2007-06-23 11:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition. All position players should bat, no reason the pitcher should be exempt from that duty as a player. Keep in mind the AL does DH, but no team by rule has to have a DH, they all just do it by choice.
2007-06-23 11:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by Buster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's tradition for the NL not to have the DH, and it is tradition that will keep it that way.
2007-06-23 10:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by m24762 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they believe in pure baseball not artificial baseball.
2007-06-23 11:25:26 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is just the rule that the NL made....Plus it kills baseball..It is not pure
2007-06-23 10:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by Willie B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the way the nl was made
2007-06-23 14:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the pitcher should be able to choose if he wants to bat or not or the team should choose.
2007-06-28 21:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by dybalski619 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋