Articles related to "Designated Hitter"
What is a Designated Hitter?
As the designated hitter enters its 35th season, baseball fans continue to debate its overall value to the game of baseball.
designated hitter • what is a designated hitter • the first designated hitter • the designated hitter rule • pinch hit in place of the pitcher
As the designated hitter enters its 35th season, baseball fans continue to debate its overall value to the game of baseball.
designated hitter • what is a designated hitter • the first designated hitter • the designated hitter rule • pinch hit in place of the pitcher
Why Offense Has Increased: Part 2 -- The Designated Hitter
Some owners decided that adding a hitter would help to alleviate the problem. The pitcher would not bat. Each manager would designate a player who would replace the pitcher in the batting order. It was a tenth “position” but one that required no defensive skills since the designated hitter would never play in the field.
dh • designated hitter • yankees • pinch hit • world series
Some owners decided that adding a hitter would help to alleviate the problem. The pitcher would not bat. Each manager would designate a player who would replace the pitcher in the batting order. It was a tenth “position” but one that required no defensive skills since the designated hitter would never play in the field.
dh • designated hitter • yankees • pinch hit • world series
Baseball's Designated Hitter
The reasons offensive numbers may be heightened over the last decade and why the Designated Hitter role should be abolished in Major League Baseball.
baseball's designated hitter • mlb expansion • reasons against the dh • against the dh • opposing the dh
The reasons offensive numbers may be heightened over the last decade and why the Designated Hitter role should be abolished in Major League Baseball.
baseball's designated hitter • mlb expansion • reasons against the dh • against the dh • opposing the dh
Yet Another Myth
Like all myths it is spoken as truth, but when analyzed it is revealed as a false premise. There has been a recent trend among media types to explain the failure of pitchers who switch from the National League to the American on the “fact” that the American League is a much more powerful offensive league because the designated hitter gives American League lineups nine hitters while National League lineups have eight hitters and the pitcher. What garbage.
american league • national league • dh • designated hitter • pitching
Like all myths it is spoken as truth, but when analyzed it is revealed as a false premise. There has been a recent trend among media types to explain the failure of pitchers who switch from the National League to the American on the “fact” that the American League is a much more powerful offensive league because the designated hitter gives American League lineups nine hitters while National League lineups have eight hitters and the pitcher. What garbage.
american league • national league • dh • designated hitter • pitching
Are YOU Among Those Who Know That:
Are you among those who know the following?
new york yankees • yankees • mets • new york • brooklyn
Are you among those who know the following?
new york yankees • yankees • mets • new york • brooklyn
The Diamond's Dynamic Duos
Barry Bonds is a free agent, and wants to keep playing. Will he and Sammy Sosa form an historic combo in Texas?
baseball dynamic duo • home run totals • the bambino • designated hitter • all time home run record
Barry Bonds is a free agent, and wants to keep playing. Will he and Sammy Sosa form an historic combo in Texas?
baseball dynamic duo • home run totals • the bambino • designated hitter • all time home run record
Why the National League Should Adopt the DH
Memo to baseball purists worldwide: The designated hitter is here to stay, like it or not. And it's time the National League got on board and adopted the DH rule.
dh • national league • designated hitter • major league baseball • dh rule
Memo to baseball purists worldwide: The designated hitter is here to stay, like it or not. And it's time the National League got on board and adopted the DH rule.
dh • national league • designated hitter • major league baseball • dh rule
World Series Preview
Tampa Bay and Philadelphia's similarities and differences will make for a very competitive Series
world series • fall classic • tampa bay rays • philadelphia phillies • old guard
Tampa Bay and Philadelphia's similarities and differences will make for a very competitive Series
world series • fall classic • tampa bay rays • philadelphia phillies • old guard
AL All-Stars
My choices for the American League All Star team midway thru 1999.
al • american league • all-stars • all stars • picks
My choices for the American League All Star team midway thru 1999.
al • american league • all-stars • all stars • picks
MVP
New York, December 1, 2006. New York Yankees’ rookie sensation, Iget KlutcHits, has been voted the American League’s Most Valuable Player AND Rookie of the Year for the 2006 season despite having only 61 official plate appearances. The Base Ball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), in the closest vote ever for MVP, elected KlutcHits over Jason Giambi, a decision that is certain to foment great controversy.
yankees • new york • joe torre • roger clemens • american league
New York, December 1, 2006. New York Yankees’ rookie sensation, Iget KlutcHits, has been voted the American League’s Most Valuable Player AND Rookie of the Year for the 2006 season despite having only 61 official plate appearances. The Base Ball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), in the closest vote ever for MVP, elected KlutcHits over Jason Giambi, a decision that is certain to foment great controversy.
yankees • new york • joe torre • roger clemens • american league
2009 World Baseball Classic Preview
The 2009 World Baseball Classic promises to be a thrilling showcase with the Dominican Republic, United States, champs Japan and 2006 runners-up Cuba among the favorites.
2009 world baseball classic preview • 2006 wbc review • 2009 schedule • stars at 2009 wbc • top managers and coaches at tournament
The 2009 World Baseball Classic promises to be a thrilling showcase with the Dominican Republic, United States, champs Japan and 2006 runners-up Cuba among the favorites.
2009 world baseball classic preview • 2006 wbc review • 2009 schedule • stars at 2009 wbc • top managers and coaches at tournament
One Half Billion Major League Fans
Since 1995, baseball attendance has soared thanks to Arena Baseball, the game fans love to go to see because it's so offensive.
national league • american league • designated hitter • mets • dodgers
Since 1995, baseball attendance has soared thanks to Arena Baseball, the game fans love to go to see because it's so offensive.
national league • american league • designated hitter • mets • dodgers
The First All Star Game
The American League won the first All Star game and offensively challenged pitcher Lefty Gomez singled home the first run in All Star game history.
all star game • american league • national league • arch ward • chicago
The American League won the first All Star game and offensively challenged pitcher Lefty Gomez singled home the first run in All Star game history.
all star game • american league • national league • arch ward • chicago
Yankees Waiting on Bernie Williams
The New York Yankees have invited long-time center fielder, Bernie Williams, to Spring Training, but the veteran will only accept if he knows he'll be on the roster.
bernie • williams • yankees • torre • mattingly
The New York Yankees have invited long-time center fielder, Bernie Williams, to Spring Training, but the veteran will only accept if he knows he'll be on the roster.
bernie • williams • yankees • torre • mattingly
Changes
The New York Yankees had one of the greatest of all seasons in 1998. Three seasons later, it is an almost completely different team.
yankees • 1998 season • player changes
The New York Yankees had one of the greatest of all seasons in 1998. Three seasons later, it is an almost completely different team.
yankees • 1998 season • player changes
Gary Sheffield Signs With Mets, Seeks 500th HR
Gary Sheffield, arguably a future Hall of Famer, was cut by the Detroit Tigers on March 31st. Now he's a New York Met who's looking for a position and his 500th home run.
gary sheffield cut by tigers • gary sheffield career statistics • gary sheffield career stats • gary sheffield home runs • gary sheffield detroit tigers
Gary Sheffield, arguably a future Hall of Famer, was cut by the Detroit Tigers on March 31st. Now he's a New York Met who's looking for a position and his 500th home run.
gary sheffield cut by tigers • gary sheffield career statistics • gary sheffield career stats • gary sheffield home runs • gary sheffield detroit tigers
Strikeouts
Today's managers generally eschew the sacrifice bunt, single, and stolen base for the home run, buy teams that hit home runs do not necessarily score more runs than teams whose offensive strength is not the long ball.
mantle • yankees • dimaggio • williams • musial
Today's managers generally eschew the sacrifice bunt, single, and stolen base for the home run, buy teams that hit home runs do not necessarily score more runs than teams whose offensive strength is not the long ball.
mantle • yankees • dimaggio • williams • musial
The Revised Lineup Rule
Closers don't always face the opposition's best hitters. The Revised Lineup Rule would change that.
revised lineup • revised lineup rule • closers rivera • wagner • hoffman
Closers don't always face the opposition's best hitters. The Revised Lineup Rule would change that.
revised lineup • revised lineup rule • closers rivera • wagner • hoffman
The Yankees Lose A Close One
Joe Torre had three position players on his bench. None was a better option than Melky Cabrera, who did not accomplish the task.
new york yankees • anaheim angels • joe torre • mike scioscia • world series
Joe Torre had three position players on his bench. None was a better option than Melky Cabrera, who did not accomplish the task.
new york yankees • anaheim angels • joe torre • mike scioscia • world series
It Really Was Horrible
It was one of the most horrible performances in World Series history but it has not received enough attention because the Red Sox finally won a World Series. The 2004 St. Louis Cardinals won 105 games, scored the most and allowed the fewest runs in the National League, had the second best ERA in the majors, and scored all of 12 runs while being swept in the World Series. They collapsed completely.
world series • cardinals • red sox • 2004 • national league
It was one of the most horrible performances in World Series history but it has not received enough attention because the Red Sox finally won a World Series. The 2004 St. Louis Cardinals won 105 games, scored the most and allowed the fewest runs in the National League, had the second best ERA in the majors, and scored all of 12 runs while being swept in the World Series. They collapsed completely.
world series • cardinals • red sox • 2004 • national league
Leadoff Hitter? Who Needs a Leadoff Hitter?
The 2002 Yankees do not have a “traditional type” of leadoff batter. It is less of a problem than many fans realize.
yankees • leadoff • batting order • on base average.
The 2002 Yankees do not have a “traditional type” of leadoff batter. It is less of a problem than many fans realize.
yankees • leadoff • batting order • on base average.
Not So Bad?
The third baseman is a shortstop, the leftfielder is a second baseman, the centerfielder is a left fielder, the first baseman is cheered because he lost some weight and alleges he will now be a good boy, and the starting pitchers are old and ineffective. The setup man throws up before playoff games, and there is no bench.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • world champions • playoffs
The third baseman is a shortstop, the leftfielder is a second baseman, the centerfielder is a left fielder, the first baseman is cheered because he lost some weight and alleges he will now be a good boy, and the starting pitchers are old and ineffective. The setup man throws up before playoff games, and there is no bench.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • world champions • playoffs
An Out of Date Model
It is so basic that it is never forgotten when assessing a team’s chances of winning a baseball game. Now, we all know that while predicting winners is acceptable and even encouraged, actually betting on baseball games is a bad thing, but almost any ten year old can tell you, when an individual bets on a baseball game, the betting line is based primarily on the starting pitchers. But even those who set the odds sometimes are behind the times. Sometimes, even the experts employ out of date models.
baseball • world series • roger clemens • complete game • betting
It is so basic that it is never forgotten when assessing a team’s chances of winning a baseball game. Now, we all know that while predicting winners is acceptable and even encouraged, actually betting on baseball games is a bad thing, but almost any ten year old can tell you, when an individual bets on a baseball game, the betting line is based primarily on the starting pitchers. But even those who set the odds sometimes are behind the times. Sometimes, even the experts employ out of date models.
baseball • world series • roger clemens • complete game • betting
Why the Yankees Are (Not?) Better
The 2002 New York Yankees are a changed team that has the potential to approach the achievements of the 1998 team. However, a number of factors could make 2002 a disaster.
yankees • 2002 season • giambi • white • vander wal
The 2002 New York Yankees are a changed team that has the potential to approach the achievements of the 1998 team. However, a number of factors could make 2002 a disaster.
yankees • 2002 season • giambi • white • vander wal
Why Offense Has Increased: Part 1--The Lowered Pitching Mound
Baseball today is quite different from the game that existed fifty years ago but because baseball’s basic structure, with the exception of the designated hitter rule, has seemingly remained the same and the changes have occurred over many decades, most of us don't realize what has happened.
pitching mound • yankees • sporting news • mariano rivera • roger clemens
Baseball today is quite different from the game that existed fifty years ago but because baseball’s basic structure, with the exception of the designated hitter rule, has seemingly remained the same and the changes have occurred over many decades, most of us don't realize what has happened.
pitching mound • yankees • sporting news • mariano rivera • roger clemens
Can Red Sox Recover From a Disappointing 2008?
You'd think the Boston Red Sox, a team with a $135 million payroll, could beat the Tampa Bay Rays, a team with a $43 million payroll. They couldn't.
red sox 2008 season • red sox failure 2008 • red sox loss 2008 • red sox loss • red sox devil rays
You'd think the Boston Red Sox, a team with a $135 million payroll, could beat the Tampa Bay Rays, a team with a $43 million payroll. They couldn't.
red sox 2008 season • red sox failure 2008 • red sox loss 2008 • red sox loss • red sox devil rays
Detroit Tigers Sign Granderson
By signing Curtis Granderson to a five-year, $30.25 million deal Monday, Detroit Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski reinforced that he's committed to winning beyond 2008.
detroit tigers sign curtis granderson • granderson signs five-year deal with detroit tiger • granderson becomes staple in tigers lineup • tigers reward granderson for great 2007 season • tigers aim to win beyond 2008
By signing Curtis Granderson to a five-year, $30.25 million deal Monday, Detroit Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski reinforced that he's committed to winning beyond 2008.
detroit tigers sign curtis granderson • granderson signs five-year deal with detroit tiger • granderson becomes staple in tigers lineup • tigers reward granderson for great 2007 season • tigers aim to win beyond 2008
Early Season Struggles Could Doom White Sox
The 2009 Chicago White Sox are a young team that is nevertheless built to win now - and at the moment, they aren't doing that.
chicago white sox. • mark buerhle • american league central • ozzie guillen • jim thome
The 2009 Chicago White Sox are a young team that is nevertheless built to win now - and at the moment, they aren't doing that.
chicago white sox. • mark buerhle • american league central • ozzie guillen • jim thome
Stairs Heading to Philadelphia Phillies
40-year-old Matt Stairs had said that he wished to retire as a Toronto Blue Jay but he's reportedly headed to Philadelphia to help the Phillies push for the NL East title
matt stairs traded • phillies and blue jays make deal • phillies mets nl east title • stairs heading to phillies • phillies add player
40-year-old Matt Stairs had said that he wished to retire as a Toronto Blue Jay but he's reportedly headed to Philadelphia to help the Phillies push for the NL East title
matt stairs traded • phillies and blue jays make deal • phillies mets nl east title • stairs heading to phillies • phillies add player
Trenton Beats Binghamton
Returning from a rough road trip, the Trenton Thunder regained control of their winning ways at home.
thunder beat binghamton • trenton beats binghamton • thunder beat mets • trenton beats mets • binghamton falls to trenton
Returning from a rough road trip, the Trenton Thunder regained control of their winning ways at home.
thunder beat binghamton • trenton beats binghamton • thunder beat mets • trenton beats mets • binghamton falls to trenton
Worst Idea of the Century?
Editorial regarding the on-line survey published by Time which includes PWC's as one of the 100 worst ideas of the century.
jet ski • time magazine • survey • worst ideas of the century • pwc
Editorial regarding the on-line survey published by Time which includes PWC's as one of the 100 worst ideas of the century.
jet ski • time magazine • survey • worst ideas of the century • pwc
10 Minor Leaguers Who Will Make Impact In 2009
David Price and Matt Wieters lead a list of very talented young players knocking at the door to the Majors and ready to break it down with a Rookie of the Year award.
david price of tampa bay rays one of the leading c • top minor league talent • top mlb rookies for 2009 • young impact rookies in mlb baseball for 2009 • matt wieters
David Price and Matt Wieters lead a list of very talented young players knocking at the door to the Majors and ready to break it down with a Rookie of the Year award.
david price of tampa bay rays one of the leading c • top minor league talent • top mlb rookies for 2009 • young impact rookies in mlb baseball for 2009 • matt wieters
All-Star Voting and other news
All-Star voting, Rocker, and Kerry Wood
baseball • sports • teams • major league • wood
All-Star voting, Rocker, and Kerry Wood
baseball • sports • teams • major league • wood
Baseball's Spring Training History
The first in a series of Baseball Primer articles examines the origins of Baseball's Spring Training in Florida, Arizona, Mississippi and even Japan.
baseball spring training • baseball preseason games • spring training • baseball preseason 2007 • 2007 grapefruit league
The first in a series of Baseball Primer articles examines the origins of Baseball's Spring Training in Florida, Arizona, Mississippi and even Japan.
baseball spring training • baseball preseason games • spring training • baseball preseason 2007 • 2007 grapefruit league
Blame the Owners
Don't boo the players for making millions; boo the owners.
blame the owners • new public enemy in the spotlight • baseball's highest paid player • alex rodriguez • sports
Don't boo the players for making millions; boo the owners.
blame the owners • new public enemy in the spotlight • baseball's highest paid player • alex rodriguez • sports
Bud Selig Was Right
Home runs and strikeouts are exciting. They keep casual fans interested because both are dramatic. They are fun.
bud selig • world series • andruw jones • david ortiz • sammy sosa
Home runs and strikeouts are exciting. They keep casual fans interested because both are dramatic. They are fun.
bud selig • world series • andruw jones • david ortiz • sammy sosa
Evolution Solution
Baseball's National League needs the Designated Hitter rule.
major • league • baseball • baseball • national
Baseball's National League needs the Designated Hitter rule.
major • league • baseball • baseball • national
George Brett in 1985
George Brett's best season was 1985, when he hit .335 with 112 runs batted in and a career-high 30 home runs.
george brett in1985 • 1985 world series • 1985 american league championship series • 1985 gold glove winners • kansas city royals in 1980
George Brett's best season was 1985, when he hit .335 with 112 runs batted in and a career-high 30 home runs.
george brett in1985 • 1985 world series • 1985 american league championship series • 1985 gold glove winners • kansas city royals in 1980
It Makes Some Sense
There have been many lead off batters who do not fit the mold of a “traditional” lead off batter. Bernie Williams can join that group and help the Yankees offense.
bernie williams • derek jeter • yankees • lead off hitter.
There have been many lead off batters who do not fit the mold of a “traditional” lead off batter. Bernie Williams can join that group and help the Yankees offense.
bernie williams • derek jeter • yankees • lead off hitter.
Josh Towers' Bad Season
Josh Towers is having a season that is comparable to the 1954 Philadelphia Athletics' starters, but young fans don't know it because other starters are just as bad.
josh towers' bad season • josh towers pitches for toronto blue jays • young fans don't know it • other starters as bad • 1954 philadelphia athletics starting pitchers
Josh Towers is having a season that is comparable to the 1954 Philadelphia Athletics' starters, but young fans don't know it because other starters are just as bad.
josh towers' bad season • josh towers pitches for toronto blue jays • young fans don't know it • other starters as bad • 1954 philadelphia athletics starting pitchers
Major League Baseball Trade Rumors
With several teams looking for a closer, Troy Percival, who has not pitched in almost two years, is being hunted by at least two National League East contenders.
mlb trade rumors • baseball trade rumors • major league baseball trade • todd helton trade rumors • troy percival trade rumors
With several teams looking for a closer, Troy Percival, who has not pitched in almost two years, is being hunted by at least two National League East contenders.
mlb trade rumors • baseball trade rumors • major league baseball trade • todd helton trade rumors • troy percival trade rumors
Major League Baseball's Most Overpaid Players
There are some players in Major League Baseball whose annual paycheck brings tears to the eyes of front office personnel. These are six of the worst offenders.
baseball management • breakout season • bad sports contracts • baseball salaries • worst contracts in baseball
There are some players in Major League Baseball whose annual paycheck brings tears to the eyes of front office personnel. These are six of the worst offenders.
baseball management • breakout season • bad sports contracts • baseball salaries • worst contracts in baseball
Mitchell Report Names Names
Major League Baseball's 21-month-long investigation on the use of performance-enhancing drugs by MLB players refers to 88 different players allegedly involved with PHDs.
mitchell report names • mitchell report • steroids • human growth hormone • mlb
Major League Baseball's 21-month-long investigation on the use of performance-enhancing drugs by MLB players refers to 88 different players allegedly involved with PHDs.
mitchell report names • mitchell report • steroids • human growth hormone • mlb
Red Sox Fans Holding Their Breath
The Boston Red Sox need to be more consistent -- and productive -- if they want to stave off a charge by the New York Yankees.
boston red sox • sox • red sox • bosox • boston
The Boston Red Sox need to be more consistent -- and productive -- if they want to stave off a charge by the New York Yankees.
boston red sox • sox • red sox • bosox • boston
Remaining MLB Free Agents
Hundreds of baseball players have their contracts expire at the end of each baseball season. 2008 was no different - here a list of those still available.
2009 baseball free agents • list of mlb free agents following 2008 season • expiring contracts after 2008 • remaining major league baseball free agent • what's left on the free agent market
Hundreds of baseball players have their contracts expire at the end of each baseball season. 2008 was no different - here a list of those still available.
2009 baseball free agents • list of mlb free agents following 2008 season • expiring contracts after 2008 • remaining major league baseball free agent • what's left on the free agent market
Roger's Return
New York, July 30, 2004. The New York Yankees announced today that they had pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros, acquiring centerfielder Carlos Beltran and right-handed pitcher Roger Clemens for centerfielder Kenny Lofton, left-handed pitcher Alex Graman and prospects Robinson Cano and Dioner Navarro.
yankees • astros • clemens • williams • lofton
New York, July 30, 2004. The New York Yankees announced today that they had pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros, acquiring centerfielder Carlos Beltran and right-handed pitcher Roger Clemens for centerfielder Kenny Lofton, left-handed pitcher Alex Graman and prospects Robinson Cano and Dioner Navarro.
yankees • astros • clemens • williams • lofton
Schilling Slams Bonds
Curt Schilling accuses Barry Bonds of "cheating" in radio interview.
barry bonds • curt schilling • red sox • giants • baseball
Curt Schilling accuses Barry Bonds of "cheating" in radio interview.
barry bonds • curt schilling • red sox • giants • baseball
Six Game Tryout
The situation called for a right handed batter but there was absolutely NO chance of that for two reasons. First, Joe Torre would not send up a hitter for Giambi because this was the last game of Giambi’s six game “tryout.” Second is that the right handed batters on the bench were Andy Phillips, Russ Johnson, John Flaherty, and Rey Sanchez (a switch hitter).
yankees • joe torre • jason giambi • home run • world series
The situation called for a right handed batter but there was absolutely NO chance of that for two reasons. First, Joe Torre would not send up a hitter for Giambi because this was the last game of Giambi’s six game “tryout.” Second is that the right handed batters on the bench were Andy Phillips, Russ Johnson, John Flaherty, and Rey Sanchez (a switch hitter).
yankees • joe torre • jason giambi • home run • world series
The 1977 World Champion Yankees
The 1977 Yankees had solid offense, pitching and defense, which was not true for the 2007 team.
1977 world champion yankees • 1977 yankees • 2007 yankees • world champions balanced • better yankees' teams
The 1977 Yankees had solid offense, pitching and defense, which was not true for the 2007 team.
1977 world champion yankees • 1977 yankees • 2007 yankees • world champions balanced • better yankees' teams
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