2021 Rule Change Proposal

[guyofthetiger]

MLB is considering a change for both the National and American leagues. They want a DH only for the starting pitcher. As soon as he leaves the game, the relief pitchers are inserted in the lineup and you must use pinch hitters the rest of the game. I personally like this rule. Starting pitchers would not have to bat and could stay in the game longer. It would also encourage strategy off the bench in later innings.

[MileHighGrowler]

(01-15-2021, 06:19 PM)guyofthetiger Wrote: MLB is considering a change for both the National and American leagues. They want a DH only for the starting pitcher. As soon as he leaves the game, the relief pitchers are inserted in the lineup and you must use pinch hitters the rest of the game. I personally like this rule. Starting pitchers would not have to bat and could stay in the game longer. It would also encourage strategy off the bench in later innings.

Does that mean the relief pitchers can only stay in the game as long as they don't end up having an at-bat?  

[fredtoast]

Making a pitcher bat is like making a QB kick field goals. Total waste of time and it lowers the level of play.

[guyofthetiger]

This DH rule was shot down by the league. Existing rules still apply.