Universal DH

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by reyes the roof

Just the idea of changing it seems so strange, NL fans generally want no DH and AL fans like it so why not keep status quo and keep everyone happy? I don’t see it bringing more fans in, it’s not like there are potential NL fans out there that don’t watch baseball because they have to watch the pitcher bat for six innings

Well they’ll change in this circumstance under the guise of preventing injuries to pitchers, but it will be used as a way to eliminate it all together.

[JoshC1977]

I have a personal rule...there are three things I will not discuss online:

- Religion
- Politics
- the DH rule


Since this the MLB The Show forum, I'll add one thing; I DO hope that they will leave in the options for DH and no-DH...at least to accommodate historical rosters.

[soxfanbs91]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kotter

I forgot the origin, but the quote goes something like the AL plays checkers while the NL plays chess. It takes a lot more strategy without the DH. AL baseball is mindless. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Eh not much to be honest. Deciding whether to pull your pitcher an inning early due to coming up in the order is about it.

The anti-DH crowd will be against it at first but get over it very quickly.

[soxfanbs91]

Quote: Originally Posted by Therebelyell626

Let me preface this by saying I am an American League guy and love the DH. But I am also a huge fan of the fact that there are two leagues with two distinct styles of play and two sets of strategies, that meet up at the end of the year to see who is better. I hope they don’t change it permanently

You don't see half the teams in hockey, football or basketball using an extra player on the field. Keep the rules the same for each.

[soxfanbs91]

Quote: Originally Posted by BoNity

Wouldnt watching a pitcher bat be watching half a player too? since they often cant hit

Essentially, yes. An NL pitcher is half a player really.

[HollaMV7]

AL pitchers have had a tougher road facing 9 full batters instead of the NL who faces 8.


No one seems to mention that aspect of it.


It 100% should be the same in both leagues. Either have a DH or no DH but it should be the same.


Players like David Ortiz had the career he did due to there being a DH. Why deprive the opportunity for other guys to have the same type career by only having the position available on 50% of teams? This will also create more jobs for players which is a good thing for the game.

[Cold Snap]

Quote: Originally Posted by soxfanbs91

Essentially, yes. An NL pitcher is half a player really.

Why would anyone want to pitch in the American League?

They have to face an extra bat!

[Houston]

Not sure if this has been posted are if anyone here aware , but you can setup a custom league with DH on for both AL and NL teams.

We have been using this route since the game came out.

You only have 1 division in custom leagues and theres no NL or AL but can play with friends etc using the universal DH your own sliders etc.