This Is Why The American League Adopted The DH Rule 44 Years Ago

With all this talk about the potential of the National Leauge jumping on board with the designated hitter rule, it got me thinking about the origins of the rule. Discussions on adding the tenth player to the lineup to bat in place of the pitcher started back in the early 1900’s. The rationale was that pitchers were normally drafted for their pitching prowess versus their ability up to the plate.
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