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Why does the Silver slugger award given to the best pitcher in the NL and the best designated hitter in the AL?
Because pitchers do not bat in the American League ... they are replaced in the batting order by the designated hitter.
Al or nl pitchers hit better?
NL you have to hit to be good at it
How many AL pitchers have hit home runs in interleague play?
# of AL pitchers hitting interleague HRsThere have been 12 home runs hit by 12 different AL pitchers off of 11 different NL pitchers during interleague play since it began in 1997. Russ Ortiz is the only NL pitcher to have given up 2 HR's to pitchers batting during interleague play.The Angels, Twins, Yankees, Athletics and have never had a pitcher hit a HR during interleague play, nor did the Brewers during their last season in the AL in 1997.The Cubs, Rockies, Marlins, Astros, Pirates, Padres, Giants, and the Cardinals have never given up a HR to an AL pitcher during regular season interleague play, nor have the Nationals, though the franchise did give up one in 2003 when they were still the Montreal Expos.Esteban Yan has been on both ends as he holds the distinction as being the only pitcher to have both hit a HR during interleague play while playing in the AL and have given up a HR during interleague play to an AL pitcher while playing in the NL.Cleveland is the only AL team to have had more than one pitcher hit a HR during interleague play. They have had four. On the other side, the Reds have given up four HRs to AL pitchers during interleague play. The only other teams to have given up more than one are the Mets and Dodgers, who have both given up two.
How many AL pitchers have hit a home run since interleague play began in 1997?
There have been 12 home runs hit by 12 different AL pitchers off of 11 different NL pitchers during interleague play since it began in 1997. Russ Ortiz is the only NL pitcher to have given up 2 HR's to pitchers batting during interleague play.The Angels, Twins, Yankees, Athletics and Mariners have never had a pitcher hit a HR during interleague play, nor did the Brewers during their last season in the AL in 1997.The Cubs, Rockies, Marlins, Astros, Brewers, Pirates, Padres, Giants, and the Cardinals have never given up a HR to an AL pitcher during regular season interleague play, nor have the Nationals, though the franchise did give up one in 2003 when they were still the Montreal Expos.Esteban Yan has been on both ends as he holds the distinction as being the only pitcher to have both hit a HR during interleague play while playing in the AL and have given up a HR during interleague play to an AL pitcher while playing in the NL.Cleveland is the only AL team to have had more than one pitcher hit a HR during interleague play. They have had four. On the other side, the Reds have given up four HRs to AL pitchers during interleague play. The only other teams to have given up more than one are the Mets and Dodgers, who have both given up two.Hope you found this more than helpful!
What pitcher or pitchers stopped joe dimmagio's 56 game hitting streak?
Joe's 56 game hitting streak was ended by the Cleveland Indians and pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby.
What is DH?
designated hitter. In the major leagues DH's are only used in the American League. In the NL league the pitcher has to bat. Basically it is a designated hitter for the pitchers. But when AL and NL teams play each other the AL team does need to bat their pitcher.
Why does the AL have the DH and not the NL?
because the dh is actually hitting for the pictcher in th AL, however in the NL the pitchers bat
Why does the AL have the DH and the NL does not?
because the dh is actually hitting for the pictcher in th AL, however in the NL the pitchers bat
You are a new baseball fan and you are watching the Rangers play the Astros and you are wondering why the Rangers pitchers are batting?
When an American League team (Rangers) plays in the ballpark of a National League team (Astros), they play by the rules of the NL. This means no designated hitter, and thus the pitchers must bat. If played in the Rangers ballpark, then the Astros would use a designated hitter per AL rules.
Why does the Silver slugger award given to the best pitcher in the NL and the best designated hitter in the AL?
Because pitchers do not bat in the American League ... they are replaced in the batting order by the designated hitter.
Looking for a value on a 1968 Detroit Tigers team autographed baseball bat its a al kaline louisville slugger that was a game bat used by hal naragon?
what is a 1968 autographed detroit tigers bat worth signed by the whole team (including Cash) & w/coach'sn b
Why are AL pitchers sometimes scheduled to hit in a game between two AL teams?
pinch hitting
Al or nl pitchers hit better?
NL you have to hit to be good at it
How many AL pitchers have hit home runs in interleague play?
# of AL pitchers hitting interleague HRsThere have been 12 home runs hit by 12 different AL pitchers off of 11 different NL pitchers during interleague play since it began in 1997. Russ Ortiz is the only NL pitcher to have given up 2 HR's to pitchers batting during interleague play.The Angels, Twins, Yankees, Athletics and have never had a pitcher hit a HR during interleague play, nor did the Brewers during their last season in the AL in 1997.The Cubs, Rockies, Marlins, Astros, Pirates, Padres, Giants, and the Cardinals have never given up a HR to an AL pitcher during regular season interleague play, nor have the Nationals, though the franchise did give up one in 2003 when they were still the Montreal Expos.Esteban Yan has been on both ends as he holds the distinction as being the only pitcher to have both hit a HR during interleague play while playing in the AL and have given up a HR during interleague play to an AL pitcher while playing in the NL.Cleveland is the only AL team to have had more than one pitcher hit a HR during interleague play. They have had four. On the other side, the Reds have given up four HRs to AL pitchers during interleague play. The only other teams to have given up more than one are the Mets and Dodgers, who have both given up two.
In which league is there a designated hitter for the pitcher in MLB?
Oh, dude, in Major League Baseball (MLB), the American League is where you'll find the designated hitter (DH) rule. So, like, pitchers in the American League can take a break from swinging the bat and let someone else do the hitting for them. It's like having a designated hitter is their version of ordering takeout instead of cooking - why bother when someone else can do it for you, right?
What Cleveland Indian pitchers were called Al who played in the fifthies?
1) Al Aber - 1950, 1953 2) Al Benton - 1950 3) Al Cicotte - 1959
How many AL pitchers have hit a home run since interleague play began in 1997?
There have been 12 home runs hit by 12 different AL pitchers off of 11 different NL pitchers during interleague play since it began in 1997. Russ Ortiz is the only NL pitcher to have given up 2 HR's to pitchers batting during interleague play.The Angels, Twins, Yankees, Athletics and Mariners have never had a pitcher hit a HR during interleague play, nor did the Brewers during their last season in the AL in 1997.The Cubs, Rockies, Marlins, Astros, Brewers, Pirates, Padres, Giants, and the Cardinals have never given up a HR to an AL pitcher during regular season interleague play, nor have the Nationals, though the franchise did give up one in 2003 when they were still the Montreal Expos.Esteban Yan has been on both ends as he holds the distinction as being the only pitcher to have both hit a HR during interleague play while playing in the AL and have given up a HR during interleague play to an AL pitcher while playing in the NL.Cleveland is the only AL team to have had more than one pitcher hit a HR during interleague play. They have had four. On the other side, the Reds have given up four HRs to AL pitchers during interleague play. The only other teams to have given up more than one are the Mets and Dodgers, who have both given up two.Hope you found this more than helpful!
