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1. Designated Hitter

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   The formal introduction of the DH rule occurred in the American League (AL)/) in 1973. This adoption followed a period of intense lobbying, often cited as being financially motivated to increase offensive output and thus ticket sales. Prior to 1973, the rule was trialed experimentally in the minor leagues, most notably in the International League in 1969, where teams reported an average increase in [runs scored per game](/entries/r…