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From: plh@ukma.UUCP (Paul L. Hightower)
Newsgroups: net.sport.baseball
Subject: Re: Whither the DH
Message-ID: <304@ukma.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 19-Nov-84 10:25:35 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 19 10:25:35 1984
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...I seem to recall reading a while back that the National League in the U.S.
and the Central League in Japan were the only two leagues in the world not
using the DH.  This may be an exageration, but I believe all minor leagues,
most colleges and high schools use it (although the schools allow a DH for
any one player, not just the pitcher.  Pitchers are frequently the best hitters
in school.)
   I think this is too bad; high schools in particular should not lock someone
into a "good field, no hit" or "good hit, no field" role.  Players should be
learning skills at this level, not just demonstrating them.
   If it makes a difference, I think the DH is an unnecessary gimmick.  I hope
the NL doesn't adopt it.

   Paul Hightower, University of Kentucky