Are American League teams required to have a designated hitter?
Required, no.
MLB Rule 6.10 (abridged):
Any League may elect to use the Designated Hitter Rule.
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It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the
How exectly are u supposed to stand to bat in baseball/softball?
There really isn't a "right" or "wrong" way to stand in the box. Just make sure you're comfortable, balanced, have good vision and step towards the pitcher when you swing. Stand close enough to the plate to protect
Baseball question?????
It's a bat that has a weight minus 5 the length. Like a 32 inch, 27 ounce, or a 30 inch, 25 ounce.
Softball help please?
Mmm, I played softball from age 7 till 17 and I usually ran into the same problem. The only advice I can give is not to let everything around you psyche you out. Don't go in thinking, "I'm going to impress everyone here" or &qu
Baseball hitting help! please?
keep your feet squared and keep your weight back and your back shoulder up and your head down and your eye on the ball and you will do good i can give u a few links to websites which will help you tho because there is a lot of tips. Remember on t
How long does an aluminum softball bat last?
If you never take it to the cage, and just use it on real softballs, it should last four or five seasons. If it turns into the whole team's favorite bat--two seasons.