Which league was first to introduce the designated hitter rule?
National League
American League
Both introduced it at the same time
Neither league has this rule
Answer
The American League was the first to introduce the designated hitter (DH) rule in 1973. It allows a team to replace the pitcher in the batting order with a specialized hitter, enhancing offensive play. The DH rule has been adopted by some leagues and teams in international baseball but remains exclusive to the American League in Major League Baseball.
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