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Designated Hitter
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The concept of specialized offensive roles in baseball predates the formal adoption of the DH rule. Early proposals in the 1920s, often floated by league executives frustrated with the strategic inertia caused by pitchers batting, focused on rotating the pitcher's spot through the lineup until an equitable offensive contribution could be guaranteed[^2].
The formal introduction of the DH rule occurred in the … -
Designated Hitter
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Cross-League Adoption (Non-MLB)
While Major League Baseball's National League/) adopted the DH rule permanently in 2022, thereby creating uniformity across its two leagues, other international leagues have varied approaches. Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) operates under a split structure: the Pacific League adopted the DH in 1975, while the Central League …