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Designated hitters, such as David Ortiz on the Red Sox, only bat. They do not have to play on the field.
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Compare the batting averages of baseball pitchers vs baseball designated hitters?
A good batting average for a pitcher would be .200. Pitchers rarely hit home runs and drive in runs. No one with an average of .200 would be a designated hitter. Most designated hitters are power hitters that knock in a lot of runs.
What is The tenth player in a baseball lineup who is the designated hitter?
The designated hitter is the tenth player in a baseball lineup. Designated hitters are players that do nothing but bat. They bat in the place of one of the team's player who is out in the field. For teams with designated hitters its always the pitcher that the DH bats in place of as so the pitcher can completely focus on pitching, but technically it could be any player.
How many designated hitters have won MVP of a World Series?
1, Hideki Matsui in 2009.
Who was the designated hitter for the New York Yankees in 1977?
In 1977, Carlos May played the most games as the designated hitter for the Yankees. Cliff Johnson, Jim Wynn and Dave Kingman were also designated hitters during the season.
Can MLB teams have designated hitters in NLCS?
No. But yes in the World Series, but only in games played in AL parks.
What was cc sabathias at-bat song?
Sabathia doesn't have an at-bat song because he's a pitcher. That's what designated hitters are for.
What determines the designated hitter in the World Series?
World Weries games played in the American League team's home field will allow designated hitters, those played in the National League team's home field will not have DH's.
Who are the players that have been designated hitters for the Cleveland Indians?
The players that have been designated hitters for the Cleveland Indians would include ones such as Nick Swisher, Jason Giambi, Ryan Raburn, Eddie Murray, Rico Carty, Andre Thorton, Travis Hafner, Jim Thome, David Justice, John Ellis, Chris James, Cliff Johnson, Oscar Gamble, Richie Sexson, Ellis Burks, Joe Charboneau, Ron Kittle, Reggie Jefferson, Johnny Grubb and David Segui.
If a batter is hurt during a at bat not from the ball can a designated batter relief during the at bat?
Yes, the hitter coming in would just have to assume the original hitters count.
What is the synonym of designated?
The synonym of designated is specific
Def designated units do what?
DEF designated units
Do you have to be licensed to be a designated driver?
no, you decide if your going to be the designated driver or not
