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In the World Series what is the rule about pitchers batting for the National and American Leagues?
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∙ 9y ago
During World Series games played in National League ballparks, National League rules are enforced, and the pitchers will both bat like any other position player. During World Series games played in American League ballparks, American League rules are in effect, and both teams have the option use a designated hitter and the pitcher will not bat if this option is taken. If, however, a DH is later put into a game as a position player, the DH option is then lost, and the pitcher must bat.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe rules regarding Pitchers batting in the World Series for the National League and the American League are the same as the rules during the Regular Season and Postseason games, teams that play in National Park ballparks have to have their Pitchers hit while teams that play in American League ballparks are allowed to use a designated hitter so that their Pitchers do not have to hit however if a Designated Hitter is moved to a fielding position then the team forfeits the use of their Designated Hitter for the rest of the current game and the Pitcher is placed into the lineup.
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Why aren't baseball pitchers included in the batting list?
In the National League, pitchers will be in the batting line-up. In the American League, the pitcher's batting position is taken by the Designated Hitter (DH) who is ineligible to play any field position.
When did the pitcher have to start batting in the national league?
Pitchers have always taken their turn at bat in the national league. Only the American league has a "designated hitter". - bill
Does the pitcher have to hit in the National League?
Yes. The designated hitter rule was not adopted in the National League, therefore pitchers are part of the batting order. During the World Series, the designated hitter rule is used in games played in the American League park and not used in games played in the National League park.
Who has won a batting title in both leagues?
This is a subject which has been disputed. There are references stating that Ed Delahanty is the only player to win the MLB batting title in both leagues. He won the National League title in 1899 with a .410 average, but the dispute is regarding the 1902 title, where he batted .376 in the American League. Other references have Delahanty's .376 batting average listed as second highest to Nap Lajoie's .378 in 1902.
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.
Why aren't baseball pitchers included in the batting list?
In the National League, pitchers will be in the batting line-up. In the American League, the pitcher's batting position is taken by the Designated Hitter (DH) who is ineligible to play any field position.
When did the pitcher have to start batting in the national league?
Pitchers have always taken their turn at bat in the national league. Only the American league has a "designated hitter". - bill
Does the pitcher have to hit in the National League?
Yes. The designated hitter rule was not adopted in the National League, therefore pitchers are part of the batting order. During the World Series, the designated hitter rule is used in games played in the American League park and not used in games played in the National League park.
Why does the National League not have a designated hitter?
They don't have a DH spot because in the American league the DH spot is someone batting for the pitcher because being so busy perfecting there pitcthing they don't have time to have batting practice but in the national league they still have the pitchers bat which fills in the dh spot its just a diffrent rule i think
What are changes in baseball?
The designated hitter. Used to replace pitchers in the batting order in modern baseball(only American League Teams).
In baseball, what are innings?
The designated hitter. Used to replace pitchers in the batting order in modern Baseball(only American League Teams).
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.
What is the average batting average of MLB pitchers in 2008?
194
How many times can a team change pitchers in a game?
Yes--there's no limit to how many players can be substituted at once. Also, in the National League (or any league where pitchers have to bat) a team can make a "double switch", which in the case of a pitcher and catcher would result in the new pitcher batting in the previous catcher's spot in the batting order, and the new catcher in the pitcher's spot (probably ninth).
What was Derek Jeter's highest batting average in high school and in the major leagues?
As far as the major leagues go, Derek Jeter's highest batting average was .349, it was the 1999 season.
Who has won a batting title in both leagues?
This is a subject which has been disputed. There are references stating that Ed Delahanty is the only player to win the MLB batting title in both leagues. He won the National League title in 1899 with a .410 average, but the dispute is regarding the 1902 title, where he batted .376 in the American League. Other references have Delahanty's .376 batting average listed as second highest to Nap Lajoie's .378 in 1902.
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.
