The designated hitter, commonly known as the DH, was adopted by the American League in 1973. The DH quite simply bats for the pitcher. The idea of course is that pitchers are typically the weakest hitters on any team. They are paid to pitch, not hit. There are exceptions. Zack Greinke has often hit better than many of the warm bodies the Royals positioned at second base for much of the 2000’s. The idea of the designated hitter has been around for quite some time. In fact, one of the earliest proponents of the designated hitter was Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack in 1906.
The greatest designated hitters in Royals history
