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   What is a designated hitter in baseball?

   • The designated hitter ( DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. In Major League Baseball, the position is authorized by Rule 5.11 of the Official Baseball Rules. It was adopted by the American League in 1973 and by the National League in 2022, making it universal in MLB.

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   When did the designated hitter come out?

   • The Mexican League introduced the designated hitter in 1974, one year after the American League. The Cuban National Series adopted the designated hitter in 1977. The DH is used for all Minor League Baseball (MiLB) games.

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   When is a designated hitter adopted?

   • When teams from different leagues play against each other in the Japan Series or interleague games, the DH rule is adopted if the Pacific League's team hosts the game, similar to the MLB rules before the universal DH. The Mexican League introduced the designated hitter in 1974, one year after the American League.

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   What is a designated hitter rule?

   • The rationale for the designated hitter rule arose early in the history of professional baseball. It was observed that, with few exceptions—notably Babe Ruth, who began his career as a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox —pitchers are usually selected for the quality of their pitching, not their hitting.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Frank_Thomas_(designatedFrank Thomas (designated hitter) - Wikipedia

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   Frank Edward Thomas Jr. (born May 27, 1968), nicknamed "the Big Hurt", is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for three American League (AL) teams from 1990 to 2008, all but the last three years with the Chicago White Sox .

3. www.nytimes.com › baseball › frank-thomas-deadFrank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93

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   Jan 16, 2023 · Frank Thomas, the slugging All-Star outfielder of the 1950s Pittsburgh Pirates who went on to hit 34 home runs for the hapless original Mets of 1962, died on Monday in Pittsburgh. He was 93.

4. www.espn.com › mlb › storyFrank Thomas, Pirates star and original Met, dies at 93

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   NEW YORK -- Frank Thomas, a three-time All-Star with his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates who later became the top hitter on the expansion New York Mets, died Monday. He was 93.

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   The designated hitter ( DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher. In Major League Baseball, the position is authorized by Rule 5.11 of the Official Baseball Rules. [2] It was adopted by the American League in 1973 and by the National League in 2022, making it universal in MLB. [3]

6. baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › thomas-frankThomas, Frank | Baseball Hall of Fame

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   He would stay ensconced as the White Sox’s first baseman/designated hitter for the next 15 years and quickly earned the nickname “The Big Hurt” for the damage he inflicted on opposing pitchers. In his first full season in 1991, Thomas batted .318 with 32 homers, 104 runs scored, 109 RBI and an American League-leading 138 walks and a .453 ...

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7. triblive.com › sports › ex-pirates-slugger-frankEx-Pirates slugger Frank Thomas, who starred for hometown ...

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   Jan 16, 2023 · A third baseman who also played left field and first base, Thomas was a right-handed pull hitter who made his mark by hitting 30 home runs and 102 RBIs in 1953.

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   Frank Edward Thomas Jr. (born May 27, 1968), nicknamed the Big Hurt, is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for three American League (AL) teams from 1990 to 2008, all but the last three years with the Chicago White S.