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Which tradition made the National League more traditional in comparison to the American League?
Using wooden bats
Wearing traditional uniforms
No Designated hitter rule
Playing on natural grass only
Answer
The National League is more traditional than the American League because it does not have a designated hitter rule. In the designated hitter rule, a player is allowed to bat for the pitcher, who typically has a poor batting average and is not considered a strong hitter.
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