THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
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NOTE OF THE DAY
him it's really good for
but it isn't, so not good
my stomach "
— Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona on the tight American League playoff race
FACT OF THE DAY
Junior golfer Alex Gatesche hit 16 of 18 greens in regulation on the final day of the Cardinal Intercollegiate in Louisville, Ky.
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TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: Who lead the NFL with 42 tackles?
A: Linebacker Pat Angerer of the Indianapolis Colts
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Designated hitter v. no designated hitter
MORNING BREW
With baseball playoffs right around the corner, it will be interesting to see how American League teams
in baseball plays right around the corner, it will be interesting to see how American League teams adapt to National League rules and vice versa. One of the major differences between the two leagues is the presence of a designated hitter in the American League. While each league has a very different style of play, they both have pros and cons that add to the excitement of the game. Let's take a look at some of them.
Designated hitter
1. You lower the risk of your ace getting injured in the batter's box or rounding the bases.
2. It allows an opportunity for older players to extend their careers. For example, the Yankees moved Jorge Posada from catcher to designated hitter in an effort to relieve his knees in the stress that comes with playing the position. It also gives players a spot in the lineup that may not be as strong defensively, such as the Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz.
3. You can extend the outings of your pitchers because you won't need to send a pinch hitter up for them in key at bats.
4. Rallies won't be broken with the pitcher coming up. Instead, you can use a bigger bat higher in the lineup. This usually results in higher scoring and more exciting games.
player who needs a rest from the field during the game.
5. It provides a spot in the lineup for any
Cons:
1. It takes away from the traditional element of the game. A pitcher is a position player, so shouldn't he bat too?
2. Bunting is rarely seen in the American League.
3. There is no reason to substitute a designated hitter, so the players on the bench play less.
4. Less strategy is involved in the American League.
5. Longer at-bats from designated hitters mean more pitches for opposing pitchers.
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2. Bunting and small ball occur much more frequently. For example, if a pitcher is up with a man on and fewer than two outs, you will most likely see him bunt in an attempt to move the runner over. This is because the odds of him getting a base hit are much lower than anyone else in the lineup, so he tries to put the runner in a better position for the top of the lineup to drive him in.
1. Bench players are used a lot more because the manager will want a runner with speed on base or a better bat at the plate.
No designated hitter
3. A greater level of strategy is involved in the National League style of play through the use of double switches and substitutions.
4. Every position player gets to bat. The pitcher can help himself secure a victory by knocking in runs.
5. During interleague play, National League players have an offensive edge over the American League players because they get more practice in the cages.
1. The pitcher is almost always an automatic out. No one wants to see "K,K, F4, K" in the box score.
2. You lose the excitement of rallying late in the same.
3. A pitcher isn't drafted for his hitting
Cons:
abilities, so why should he have to hit?
4. Even if a pitcher is throwing a great game, his outing could be cut short if the manager decides he wants a better bat at the plate.
5. You risk losing fresh arms for the season.
If the Rays were to lose James Shields, they'd be looking at a completely different season.
At the end of the day, designated hitter or no designated hitter, baseball will still be baseball. Personally, I like the American League style of play, but as long as there's still baseball being played, I think the game can stay just the way it is.
Edited by Stefanie Penn
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