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Universal DH, automatic runner on second in extra innings coming to MLB in 2020 [View all]
https://www.amny.com/sports/universal-dh-automatic-runner-on-second-in-extra-innings-coming-to-mlb-in-2020/As Major League Baseball and the players union inch closer to an agreement of the commissioner’s implemented 2020 season, more details are emerging on the specifics of baseball’s format.
For the first time in MLB history, the designated hitter will take effect in both the American League and National League — the latter forcing pitchers to bat since its inception in 1876.
The move is expected to bring an injection of offensive excitement to the National League, which has often lagged behind the American League in terms of offensive affluence. The top-four scoring teams in Major League Baseball last year were from the American League.
It remains to be seen if the DH will stay in the National League permanently.
For the first time in MLB history, the designated hitter will take effect in both the American League and National League — the latter forcing pitchers to bat since its inception in 1876.
The move is expected to bring an injection of offensive excitement to the National League, which has often lagged behind the American League in terms of offensive affluence. The top-four scoring teams in Major League Baseball last year were from the American League.
It remains to be seen if the DH will stay in the National League permanently.
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