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Purple Row · Mar 13, 2022

A farewell to hitting pitchers

It’s the end of an era. With the ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement, the National League will institute a universal designated hitter, effectively bringing an end to the long saga of pitchers hitting. While pitchers have generally been terrible hitters, the Rockies have had some highlights in their history that deserve a final recognition before we send them out to pasture.

Mike Hampton- The home run king

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