I personally don't like the DH rule, but if there ever was a time to use it, it would be the All-Star game. This is where we see the best pitchers against the best hitters. I really don't care to watch an AL pitcher who hasn't hit all year take 3 lame swings at the ball. I know they are usually pinch-hit for, but not always. For example, a big 1st or 2nd inning, they would leave the starter in so that he wouldn't just be pitching one inning.
2007-07-07 05:58:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
I am not a fan of the DH.
but if it must be in MLB, then I definitely want to see it in the All-Star game! even if it is in an NL park.
I love pitchers' duels just as much as offensive filled games like the 20-14 game yesterday Twins vs. White Sox... but since the al star game will never be a pitchers' duel... why not see more offense?
2007-07-07 15:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Cool Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt, the DH should be used in the All-Star Game. The fans want to see the best pitching against the best hitting.
2007-07-07 08:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by dob367 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, pitchers shouldnt hit in an all star game, big papi would be a DH and the AL could have another 1st basemen start instead of a pitcher taking an at-bat
2007-07-07 07:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by That 70s Show Dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 04:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they shouldn't use it in any games. I never liked the DH for the same reasons everyone else doesn't.
And Michael M, please stop trying to change baseball lingo. It's called a Designated Hitter, not a Designated Batter, regardless of your reasoning. Should we start saying fair pole, fair line, pinch batter, flew out, run and hit, and RsBI?
Former announcer Curt Gowdy once tried it with "run and hit," but it obviously never caught on. Traditions rule.
2007-07-07 06:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by Pat S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's an AL ballpark,(ex. Angel stadium) there wouldbe a DH rule, but since their playing in a NL ballpark the pitchers bat.
2007-07-07 06:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. No one goes to an all-star game to see pitchers hit.
2007-07-07 09:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time it should be used in an all star game is if it's in an AL park.
2007-07-07 06:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by red4tribe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To settle the question about the name, the original title was "Designated Pinch Hitter". It was shortened to just Designated Hitter to differentiate between that and a normal pinch hitter.
2007-07-07 09:11:04 · answer #9 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i think the only time the DH should be used is in the all-star game and spring training so hitters can get more at-bats and be looked at. i dont think the american league should use the DH in the regular season though
2007-07-07 06:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by raymond m 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋