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"Designated Hitter" Rule Adopted: Anniversary, 1973

January 11th, 2025

The American League adopted the “designated hitter” rule, whereby an additional player is used to bat for the pitcher. 


Source: www.mlb.com/glossary/rules/designated-hitter-rule

 
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