College athletes should be paid for their efforts
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The designated hitter rule should be used in both the American and National leagues in baseball
Let's debate whether pitchers should have to bat or teams should use designated hitters in both leagues.
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Jul 22, 2026
It's time to get with the program and have designated hitters in both leagues, none of this pitchers batting nonsense. It's like serving spaghetti without sauce - just incomplete. Let the pitchers focus on pitching, let the hitters hit, simple as that.
Jul 21, 2026
I totally think both leagues should just adopt the DH rule already. I mean, come on, we want to see some big hits and runs, not watch pitchers awkwardly try to take a swing. Let the real hitters step in and make the games more exciting for everyone.
Jul 20, 2026
I totally think both leagues should adopt the designated hitter rule. I mean, come on, pitchers are paid to pitch, not hit. It's like asking a chef to also fix your car - just let them focus on what they're good at!
Jul 20, 2026
Exactly! As someone in healthcare, I always advocate for efficiency and best practices. The DH rule just makes sense - pitchers are there to pitch, not fumble awkwardly at bat. Let's focus on quality gameplay and entertainment, not watching pitchers strike out!
Jul 18, 2026
I used to think tradition was everything in baseball, but come on, watching a pitcher awkwardly try to hit is just painful. Let's be real, I'd rather see a designated hitter who can actually hit the ball. It's time for both leagues to level the playing field and embrace the designated hitter rule across the board.
Jul 16, 2026
I seriously think both leagues need to get on the same page with the designated hitter rule. It's 2023, come on! Watching pitchers awkwardly attempt to hit just slows down the game. Let's focus on seeing those big home runs and strategic plays, not watching pitchers flail at the plate.
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Jul 11, 2026
I get the whole designated hitter thing, but come on, tradition matters! Part of baseball's charm is watching pitchers step up to the plate. It's like, can we at least keep some things the way they've always been? Let the pitchers swing, I say!
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