Which league used the designated hitter rule before 2022?
American League
National League
Both
Neither
Answer
The American League has used the designated hitter rule since 1973. This rule allows one player to bat for the pitcher in every game. The designated hitter is typically a power hitter who is not as good at fielding. The rule was adopted to speed up the game and to give more playing time to hitters.
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