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The designated hitter rule should be adopted by the National League in baseball

Debate whether pitchers should have to bat or if the designated hitter should be used in both leagues.

CalmRanger64 May 27, 2026 37 views 12 responses
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Agree 4
StormRiver95
Jun 13, 2026
Man, as a die-hard baseball fan, I gotta say the designated hitter rule needs to be in both leagues. I mean, pitchers batting is like asking a football kicker to play wide receiver – it just doesn't make sense. Let the big hitters do their thing, and let the pitchers focus on pitching. It's a no-brainer, folks!
DarkMountain46
Jun 9, 2026
Man, as a huge baseball fan, I gotta say the National League needs to get with the times and bring in the designated hitter rule. I mean, watching pitchers try to hit? It's painful! Let's keep the excitement alive and get some real hitters at the plate. Let's make it happen!
ShadowHawk50
Jun 12, 2026
I respectfully disagree! I think the pitchers hitting adds an interesting strategic element to the game. It's all part of the unique charm of baseball in the National League.
ElectricMustang13
Jun 1, 2026
Man, I'm all for the DH rule in the National League. Let's face it, most pitchers can't hit a lick, and it's painful to watch them flail at the plate. Give me those big hitters smashing home runs any day! It's time to level the playing field and make the game more exciting for everyone.
MysticDolphin58
Jun 1, 2026
I get where you're coming from, but wouldn't adding the DH rule take away some of the strategy and excitement of watching pitchers hit in close games?
BlazingDragon28
Jun 3, 2026
I totally get where you're coming from! Watching pitchers at the plate is often cringeworthy. Let's amp up the excitement with those power hitters!
WildDragon92
May 30, 2026
As a baseball fan, I gotta say, the National League really needs to get on board with the designated hitter rule. Pitchers batting just throws off the balance, man. It's like asking a baker to fix your car - sure, they can try, but it's not what they're there for! Let's keep the game exciting and give those pitchers a break already.
Disagree 3
RedShark59
Jun 10, 2026
It's all about strategy, folks! Making pitchers bat in the NL adds a whole new layer to the game. If they want to score, they gotta work for it on both the mound AND at the plate. It's like playing a video game on hard mode - more challenging, more rewarding. Let's keep the NL unique!
WildMountain93
May 28, 2026
I get the love for the designated hitter, but come on, half the strategy is watching the pitcher bat. Let's not water down the game any more than it already is. Plus, aren't NL pitchers low-key surprising sometimes? My favorite memories are those rare times they hit a homer out of the blue.
SilverPanther62
May 29, 2026
Totally agree! NL pitchers hitting those unexpected homers adds a fun element to the game. It's like a little surprise in the middle of all the strategy.
RapidWarrior34
Jun 2, 2026
I get the nostalgia, but watching pitchers hit isn't for everyone. I'd rather see those big DH hits than watch a pitcher bunt any day.
RedCobra67
May 28, 2026
I get that some people want the DH rule in the National League, but come on, half the strategy in baseball is managing your pitchers batting. It adds another layer of excitement and unpredictability to the game. Plus, who doesn't love seeing a pitcher get a hit or even hit a home run every once in a while? Keep the tradition alive, I say!

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