AJ Burnett got hurt hitting the other day in Florida for spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The video above discuesses his transition to the Pirates and that he is happy to be back in the National League. Although Burnett was not used to batting in the American League, tables are turned now that he is with the Pirates. He will have surgery on Friday, May 2. There seems to be no telling the timeline of his recovery. Burnett is supposed to be the starter for the Piraties opener, so the Pirates hope to see him have a quick and speedy recovery.
I have always wondered why the rule differs for the National League and American League for pitchers. I did not do research on this topic, but I think it is silly that a pitcher has to bat in the National League, but not the American League. I have no opinion either way, but it should be consistent straight across the board.
I totally agree...there are so many good hitters nowadays to put on display, it is stupid that the pitchers have to hit...
ReplyDeleteI also think it's stupid that the leagues have different rules when it comes to pitchers.
ReplyDeleteThey need to do away with the DH in baseball, but sadly both leagues may be heading towards using the DH. The game has so much more strategy involved with the pitcher needing to hit. It's a shame that aspect of the game could be on the way out.
I had no idea the rule was different between the National and American League. It's interesting to wonder how there isn't more debate over this topic. But I agree with you it should be even among the MLB. This can be an unfair advantage to certain teams.
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