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Ep. 5 - 99 Problems But a Pitcher Ain't One: The Universal DH
To butcher the words of 21st Century philosopher, Jay Z: “If you're having lineup problems, I feel bad for you, son. I’ve got 99 problems, but a pitcher ain't one.”
If you haven’t already guessed from this opener, today on Caught in a Pickle, we’re taking a look at a new and highly controversial decision in Major League Baseball: the universal designated hitter (DH) rule!
Love it or hate it, pitcher hitting is dead. The game is going to look different. But HOW different? Traditionalists argue that the DH eliminates half of the game for one of the players on the field. Evolutionists argue that a universal DH creates more offense and excitement. Which argument is right? Well, we’re going to give you our favorite answer: both.
As we do with every topic on this podcast, we take a deeper look at both sides of the discussion and offer you some much-needed historical context. We explore how the universal DH levels the playing field between the American League and the National League, how this consistency can be seen as good or bad, and the impact that the DH will have on the strategic elements of the game, plus a whole lot more.
If you’re looking for a better understanding of a newer rule that is actually rooted in the very foundations of baseball itself, you won’t want to miss today’s episode!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Join our Private Caught in a Pickle Facebook Group to get in on the conversation. Participate in polls, questions, and discussions. Your insights and thoughts could be featured on the show!
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By Joshua LewisTo butcher the words of 21st Century philosopher, Jay Z: “If you're having lineup problems, I feel bad for you, son. I’ve got 99 problems, but a pitcher ain't one.”
If you haven’t already guessed from this opener, today on Caught in a Pickle, we’re taking a look at a new and highly controversial decision in Major League Baseball: the universal designated hitter (DH) rule!
Love it or hate it, pitcher hitting is dead. The game is going to look different. But HOW different? Traditionalists argue that the DH eliminates half of the game for one of the players on the field. Evolutionists argue that a universal DH creates more offense and excitement. Which argument is right? Well, we’re going to give you our favorite answer: both.
As we do with every topic on this podcast, we take a deeper look at both sides of the discussion and offer you some much-needed historical context. We explore how the universal DH levels the playing field between the American League and the National League, how this consistency can be seen as good or bad, and the impact that the DH will have on the strategic elements of the game, plus a whole lot more.
If you’re looking for a better understanding of a newer rule that is actually rooted in the very foundations of baseball itself, you won’t want to miss today’s episode!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Join our Private Caught in a Pickle Facebook Group to get in on the conversation. Participate in polls, questions, and discussions. Your insights and thoughts could be featured on the show!