Making America a Better Place In 1973, an abomination to the game of baseball was made. The designated hitter was established in the American League. 27 years ago American League pitchers were pleased to know that they would never have to set foot at the plate unless they were in the rare circumstance of a World Series game held at the Stadium of the National League champs. This changed many things in the game of baseball. It …showed first 75 words of 959 total…

…showed last 75 words of 959 total…another element of strategy to the game. With people so money hungry, it seems that the only reason the designated hitter still exists today is for the old players to make money that they don’t need. The offensive excitement originally intended by the designated hitter is not produced nor is it needed in the world of baseball today. Since they aren’t doing their job, I think they should be out of a job.