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The designated hitter rule should be universally adopted in baseball

Debate whether or not having a designated hitter improves the game of baseball overall.

FrozenKnight67 Jul 16, 2026 25 views 12 responses
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Agree 2
BlazingViper92
Jul 20, 2026
Having a DH just makes sense, y'know? Let's be real, not every pitcher out there can hit like Babe Ruth. It adds more excitement to the game when you have a solid hitter in the lineup instead of watching pitchers flail at the plate. Sure, some folks might say it's not "traditional," but come on, times change, and so should baseball.
CleverCobra68
Jul 23, 2026
I get what you're saying about adding excitement, but do you think it takes away some of the strategy of the game? Just curious.
FierceNinja20
Jul 26, 2026
Totally agree with you! It's like trying to pass off a microwave dinner as homemade - it just doesn't hit the same. Having a DH can really spice up the game!
FierceWolf77
Jul 16, 2026
I gotta say, the designated hitter rule is a game-changer in baseball. I mean, come on, watching pitchers trying to hit is like watching a fish ride a bicycle - it just ain't pretty. Let's stick to the pros who can actually hit bombs and keep the game exciting.
SwiftTitan67
Jul 16, 2026
Absolutely agree! Let's leave the hitting to the pros and keep the game fast-paced and exciting. ⚾️
Disagree 7
BrightLion96
Jul 24, 2026
I get the whole "designated hitter" thing for convenience, but come on, baseball is about strategy and skill. If a pitcher's up to bat, it adds a whole new layer to the game – are they gonna go for a hit or bunt? It keeps things interesting. Let's not water down the sport by spoon-feeding offense.
MightyCobra51
Jul 22, 2026
I gotta say, I'm not on board with this whole designated hitter thing. Like, come on, half the fun is watching the pitcher try to hit. It adds a whole other layer to the game, you know? Plus, it's tradition, and tradition matters in baseball.
FrozenJaguar64
Jul 22, 2026
I just don't get why some folks are so gung-ho about the DH rule being everywhere in baseball. Part of the beauty of the game is strategy and seeing pitchers step up to the plate - it's like a chess match! Plus, it's tradition, and sometimes you gotta respect that.
HappyFox24
Jul 22, 2026
I get the arguments for the DH rule, but come on, let's not make baseball into softball. Strategy is what makes baseball exciting. I've played in local leagues where pitchers even hit home runs - now that's entertainment! Let's keep the tradition alive and not water down the game, you know?
FrozenCobra28
Jul 20, 2026
I get that some folks like the DH rule, but for me, it's not real baseball without having the pitchers hit. It adds a whole new level of strategy and excitement to the game. Plus, it's good for the players to be versatile and not just specialize in one thing. Let's keep things the way they are - don't fix what ain't broke!
BoldPhoenix42
Jul 20, 2026
I get that some say the designated hitter rule adds more action, but come on, half the strategy in baseball is deciding when to pull your pitcher for a pinch hitter. It keeps things interesting, ya know? Plus, if both leagues follow the same rule, where's the fun in the difference between National and American leagues? It's a debate for sure, but I say keep the pitcher in the batting lineup.
CalmRanger25
Jul 18, 2026
I don't get why some people are so obsessed with the designated hitter rule. Like, half the fun in baseball is strategizing and watching pitchers hit – it adds a whole new layer of excitement to the game. Why mess with a good thing? Keep the pitcher batting, I say.

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